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Leading and Managing in Times of Crises: Jamaican Educators' Perspectives of and Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis

Leading and Managing in Times of Crises: Jamaican Educators' Perspectives of and Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis

Beverley Icilda Johnson
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 28
ISBN13: 9781668443316|ISBN10: 1668443317|EISBN13: 9781668443323
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4331-6.ch003
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Johnson, Beverley Icilda. "Leading and Managing in Times of Crises: Jamaican Educators' Perspectives of and Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis." Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis, edited by Ann-Marie Wilmot and Canute Sylvester Thompson, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 54-81. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4331-6.ch003

APA

Johnson, B. I. (2022). Leading and Managing in Times of Crises: Jamaican Educators' Perspectives of and Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis. In A. Wilmot & C. Thompson (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis (pp. 54-81). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4331-6.ch003

Chicago

Johnson, Beverley Icilda. "Leading and Managing in Times of Crises: Jamaican Educators' Perspectives of and Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis." In Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis, edited by Ann-Marie Wilmot and Canute Sylvester Thompson, 54-81. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4331-6.ch003

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Abstract

The purpose of this mixed method parallel/convergent research was to ascertain educators' perspectives of and responses to COVID 19 in the Jamaican education system and assess its state of readiness for online teaching and learning. It further sought to provide critical insights on the lessons learned in crisis management and steps required to propel Jamaica into a future of robust online teaching and learning. The findings revealed that while most educators owned their own devices, had internet connectivity, and could satisfactorily navigate the various online platforms, there were issues with the level and scope of training and support they received. Further, the major drawback was the low number of students that were able to access the online space. This undeniably indicates greater need for effective leadership and management especially in times of crises. So, the major recommendations were for continuous professional development in crisis management and other areas as well as resource support to be offered so that the most vulnerable students can benefit equitably.

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