Table 1 The semi-structured interviews questions (Zhang & Hwang, 2023)
Context | Questions |
|---|---|
Macro level ”Self-perception of their own teaching practice in the new context” | Q1 How would you describe yourself as an English teacher before and after the pandemic? |
Q2 Describe the most significant influence of COVID-19 on your teaching | |
Q3 What were the most difficult aspects of teaching during the pandemic? | |
Meso level ”Indicating the role of experience + feedback in identity reconstruction or professional success in the new context” | Q4 Describe a really good experience you had in online classes during the pandemic and elaborate why it was a good teaching experience |
Q5 Describe a really bad experience you had in online classes during the pandemic and elaborate why it was a bad teaching experience | |
Q6 When teaching during the pandemic, did you receive any feedback on your teaching from students, colleagues, or others? | |
Micro level ”Indicating the role of identity related features on their success in the new context” | Q7 When teaching online, how do you think you present your unique style (your personality, management style)? What are the biggest differences between online and face-to-face teaching? |
Q8 What qualities do you believe contributed most to your success as an English teacher after the pandemic? | |
Q9 Do you enjoy teaching online now? Why or why not? | |
Q10 What two pieces of advice you would give to a new English teacher? |