Two Sides to Every Story: Dual Experiences of Work-Family Integration while Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

Sophie Gullett, University of Colorado, Denver
Nancy L. Leech, University of Colorado, DenverFollow
Carolyn A. Haug, Colorado Department of Education

Abstract

The current study explores the experience of integrating work and family responsibilities while teaching remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six hundred and sixty-one teachers with active teaching licenses responded to the survey about their experience of teaching remotely during the spring of 2020. Results indicate that there were two main experiences: while some teachers had a better balance between work and home life, others struggled more. Female teachers also reported lower quality of life and more negative experiences than male teachers. Additional supports are needed to help teachers balance home and work life, specifically related to managing childcare while teaching.

Recommended Citation

Gullett, Sophie; Leech, Nancy L.; and Haug, Carolyn A. (2022) "Two Sides to Every Story: Dual Experiences of Work-Family Integration while Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic," Journal of Educational Leadership in Action: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2164-1102.1115
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/ela/vol8/iss2/7

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