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The dataset contains responses to a survey on distance learning, schooling and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic targeted at teachers working in comprehensive schools and upper secondary schools. The survey could be completed in either Finnish or English. The data were collected as part of the broader Distance Learning (DisLe) research project.
First, the respondents evaluated statements concerning their work and pupils' schooling during the period of distance learning, including the suitability of distance teaching for themselves and changes in pupils' wellbeing. Next, they assessed how well distance teaching had worked in different subjects and compared various aspects of distance learning, such as their workload and pupils' engagement in teaching and learning, with normal teaching conditions. The survey also collected information on the devices and software used for teaching, working, and receiving pupils' assignments and examination answers. Finally, the respondents were asked whether pupils had received individual support, what forms of support had been provided, how they assessed their own distance teaching skills, and whether they intended to continue using the software adopted during distance learning.
Background variables include gender, age, teaching experience in years, school level taught, school size, education, subjects taught, number of school-aged children living at home, and teaching role (e.g. class teacher, subject teacher, or special education teacher).
Data were collected in collaboration with school principals and local education authorities in a targeted manner from the Teacher Training School of the University of Turku and schools in two cities in Western Finland. In one of these cities, an announcement and a survey link were published on the city's website. Data were also collected through a public survey link shared in newspapers, on city and newspaper websites, and on social media. Responses were received from across Finland.