Secondary School Teacher Perspectives on Strategies Used to Re-Engage Students in the Post-COVID Classroom
Secondary School Teacher Perspectives on Strategies Used to Re-Engage Students in the Post-COVID Classroom
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2025-11
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Graf, Sarah
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The topic investigated in the study was how educators addressed student disengagement following the shift to remote learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem that was addressed in this study was that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted secondary education in unprecedented ways, and as a result, many students became disengaged. Conducted at a Colorado school, a qualitative methodology with a descriptive design including teacher interviews and questionnaires was used to identify effective strategies for re-engaging students in the classroom. Research questions asked what teachers reported doing to reengage students in the secondary classroom, focused on contributing factors of student disengagement, and what teachers thought were effective strategies being used. Practical teaching methods rather than theoretical analysis were sought, and the study was grounded in the behavioral learning theory framework. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's inductive thematic analysis process. Final themes were identified and used to answer the research questions. Key strategies identified included fostering supportive teacher-student relationships, incorporating social-emotional learning, and using student-centered instructional approaches. These practices were linked to improvements in student motivation and emotional stability. The findings may inform professional development, inclusive teaching, and school policies. The value of comparing teacher practices with existing educational theories to refine engagement strategies was highlighted. Recommendations for future research include involving more diverse participants and school settings, using designs, and exploring factors such as parental involvement, leadership, policy, and the long-term effectiveness of engagement efforts.
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Re Engagement Strategies , Educational Leadership & Learning Lifelong