Importance of Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The research aimed to determine the importance of reflective practice in the teaching profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. To obtain the required information, 85 teachers were selected. Teachers from both public and private educational institutions in the city of Azogues, Cañar province. Most of the participants were female and over 40 years of age. The teachers taught their subjects at the General Basic Education level. A demographic analysis was carried out for data collection. A questionnaire was used in which questions were included to determine the degree of application of reflective practice by the educators. The answers were provided based on a Likert scale with 5 response options. The results obtained showed that not all educators apply reflective practice. Teachers who apply reflective practice found it easier to adapt to the needs of students in the context of the pandemic. Difficulties in implementing improvements in pedagogical planning were also recognized.

Received: 8 January 2023 / Accepted: 20 February 2023 / Published: 5 March 2023