Los desafíos que enfrentaron los profesores de inglés en Bogotá durante la pandemia en el contexto colombiano

Abstract

This article presents the reflections and considerations from the voice of a novice English teacher, in the context of a remote teaching practice carried out in a public institution, in times of pandemic derived from the Covid 19. The effects of this situation on the educational environment have become a major concern as teachers and students have become involved in this new home school dynamic. Thus, attention must be paid to the effects that both the unexpected shift to online teaching and learning and the quarantine have had on teachers, students, and parents. This article aims to provide a perspective of a novice English teacher, highlighting the challenges faced by him/her in this pandemic circumstance in Bogotá. To develop it, a qualitative and interpretative look was adopted by the researcher, who used the teacher’s diary as a tool. Finally, the successes and failures of this experience in which the inexperienced teacher made an incursion mediated by technology are presented, highlighting, by way of conclusion, the commitment required from the family, the educational community and above all the student, who have developed a crucial role in the advancement of this remote education.