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"I Watched my Child Become Half of the Person They Were": Emergency Remote Learning Experiences Among Primary Caregivers of Elementary School Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Title: "I Watched my Child Become Half of the Person They Were": Emergency Remote Learning Experiences Among Primary Caregivers of Elementary School Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Authors: Yates, Julia (AUTHOR), Davidson, Cara A. (AUTHOR), Orchard, Treena (AUTHOR), Burke, Shauna M. (AUTHOR), Mantler, Tara (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Education. Jan2026, Vol. 206 Issue 1, p60-71. 12p.
Subjects: COVID-19 pandemic, Distance education, Home environment, School children, Educational support, Psychological distress, Caregiver attitudes, Achievement gap
Geographic Terms: Canada
Abstract: Transitioning to emergency remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted families; however, the lived experiences of caregivers with young children regarding this transition remain largely unexplored in Canada. The purpose of this paper was to report on how primary caregivers of school-aged children experienced this shift. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 caregivers. Analysis revealed five findings: (1) emotional challenges; (2) home environment-related challenges; (3) gaps in learning; (4) schooling choices; and (5) school supports. Decision makers must ensure that equitable supports that attend to the needs of students and caregivers in relation to emergency remote learning are implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Transitioning to emergency remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted families; however, the lived experiences of caregivers with young children regarding this transition remain largely unexplored in Canada. The purpose of this paper was to report on how primary caregivers of school-aged children experienced this shift. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 caregivers. Analysis revealed five findings: (1) emotional challenges; (2) home environment-related challenges; (3) gaps in learning; (4) schooling choices; and (5) school supports. Decision makers must ensure that equitable supports that attend to the needs of students and caregivers in relation to emergency remote learning are implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00220574
DOI:10.1177/00220574251349795