Title
Strengthening Scholarship Through Qualitative Research: Faculty Stress Management in Asynchronous Learning Environments
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Panel
Start Date
12-1-2021 11:15 AM
End Date
12-1-2021 12:05 PM
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid transition to online teaching and accentuated faculty challenges including work/life balance, proficiency with technology, curriculum development, perceptions of isolation, and classroom performance review. Effective instruction of online courses requires faculty to be well-organized, provide timely feedback, engage students with course-related resources, communicate with students, and maintain an active presence in the online classroom. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study is to identify stress management techniques used by online faculty to mitigate stressors associated with teaching in the asynchronous online learning environment. Findings may help faculty and academic leadership optimize stress appraisal and develop effective interventions.
Keywords
online faculty, stress management, academic leadership, asynchronous learning environment, stressors
ORCID ID
0000-0003-0828-9884
Strengthening Scholarship Through Qualitative Research: Faculty Stress Management in Asynchronous Learning Environments
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid transition to online teaching and accentuated faculty challenges including work/life balance, proficiency with technology, curriculum development, perceptions of isolation, and classroom performance review. Effective instruction of online courses requires faculty to be well-organized, provide timely feedback, engage students with course-related resources, communicate with students, and maintain an active presence in the online classroom. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study is to identify stress management techniques used by online faculty to mitigate stressors associated with teaching in the asynchronous online learning environment. Findings may help faculty and academic leadership optimize stress appraisal and develop effective interventions.
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