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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
Language: English
Authors: Julia Yates (ORCID 0000-0002-9405-3642), Cara A. Davidson, Treena Orchard, Shauna M. Burke, Tara Mantler
Source: Journal of Education. 2026 206(1):60-71.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Distance Education, Elementary School Students, Barriers, Family Environment, Access to Education, Student Needs, Adjustment (to Environment), Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Experience, Emotional Response
Geographic Terms: Canada
DOI: 10.1177/00220574251349795
ISSN: 0022-0574
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.
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