Abstract
The teaching profession has become more demanding as a result of integrating technology in
teaching, learning and assessment processes. These changes are particularly challenging
among teachers who are also mothers. The current study aimed at understanding how
technological changes integrated in the teaching profession shape the social roles of teachers
who are also mothers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of
30 teachers who are mothers. The analysis revealed main themes related to pedagogical
aspects of technology integration, online professional development, and types of workrelated e-communication. In addition, the categories of blurred boundaries, multi-channel
communication, and less free time were related to teacher-mothers' social roles. Theoretical
and practical implications are discussed.
teaching, learning and assessment processes. These changes are particularly challenging
among teachers who are also mothers. The current study aimed at understanding how
technological changes integrated in the teaching profession shape the social roles of teachers
who are also mothers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of
30 teachers who are mothers. The analysis revealed main themes related to pedagogical
aspects of technology integration, online professional development, and types of workrelated e-communication. In addition, the categories of blurred boundaries, multi-channel
communication, and less free time were related to teacher-mothers' social roles. Theoretical
and practical implications are discussed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Technological Changes in the Teaching Profession as Shaping the Social Roles of Mothers-Teachers |
|---|---|
| Original language | Hebrew |
| Title of host publication | האדם הלומד בעידן הדיגיטלי: |
| Subtitle of host publication | כנס צ'ייס השישה עשר למחקרי טכנולוגיות למידה |
| Editors | אינה בלאו, יורם עשת, אבנר כספי, ניצה גרי, יורם קלמן, תרצה לוטרמן |
| Place of Publication | רעננה |
| Publisher | האוניברסיטה הפתוחה, מרכז המחקר לשילוב טכנולוגיות בהוראה ע"ש צ'ייס |
| Pages | 42-51 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Volume | 16 |
| State | Published - 2021 |
IHP publications
- IHP
- Adjustment (Psychology)
- Computer-assisted instruction
- Digital communications
- Mothers
- Parent-teacher relationships
- Teacher-student relationships
- Teachers
- Teachers -- In-service training
- Teaching -- Aids and devices
- Technological innovations