The Experience of Mothers as University Students and Pre-Service Teachers during COVID-19: Recommendations for Ongoing Support

Autor/in	Savage, Sally
Titel	The Experience of Mothers as University Students and Pre-Service Teachers during COVID-19: Recommendations for Ongoing Support
Quelle	In: Studies in Continuing Education, 45 (2023) 1, S.71-85 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Savage, Sally)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0158-037X
DOI	10.1080/0158037X.2021.1994938
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; COVID-19; Pandemics; Mothers; College Students; Preservice Teachers; Experience; Parent Responsibility; Student Responsibility; Student Attitudes; College Role; Stress Variables; Family Relationship; Sleep; Psychological Patterns; Resilience (Psychology); Student Teaching; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Mother; Mutter; Collegestudent; Erfahrung; Schülerverhalten; Schlaf; Teaching practice; Unterrichtspraxis; Australien
Abstract	When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in 2020, lockdown restrictions meant that the lives of tertiary students and mothers underwent substantial adjustment. Universities quickly adapted to full online learning with implications for accessibility and efficacy of online technologies, and home environments suitable for learning. Mothers who were studying at university had to readjust their study, work, care and home responsibilities to home-school their children around others in the home, further complicating the boundaries of work/family life. This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affected mothers as pre-service teaching students within a university education faculty, exploring mothers' perceptions of university supports and their effectiveness. Eight mothers participated in the study using narrative inquiry and feminist methodology. The data shows effects of the pandemic were both negative (heightened stress, financial strain, less sleep) and positive (stronger family bonds, partners more involved in childcare). Recommendations for improved supports do not only apply within a pandemic context, and include opportunities for affordable childcare, more flexible study options and more financial incentives. Overall, universities need to acknowledge mothers as an important demographic who have caring responsibilities, and work to ensure a more equitable experience for this marginalised group of students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01