Voices From the Classroom: Elementary Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Case Study and Autoethnography

Author

• Alicia Lopez-Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-1-2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Curriculum & Instruction

First Advisor

Karin Lewis

Second Advisor

Christian Zuniga

Third Advisor

Ana Carolina Diaz-Beltran

Abstract

Guided by constructivist learning theory and sociocultural theory, this qualitative case study and autoethnography examines how bilingual educators constructed knowledge, adapted instructional practices, and utilized mediational tools within face-to-face, online and hybrid learning environments. These frameworks informed the study’s design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings related to pedagogy, technology integration, and student engagement. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, naturalistic observations, and autoethnographic reflective journaling.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Lopez-Hernandez, A.(2026). Voices From the Classroom: Elementary Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Case Study and Autoethnography [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley]. ScholarWorks @ UTRGV. https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1888