Scholars in COVID Times

Scholars in COVID Times explores new scholarship, community collaboration, and teaching brought about by the pandemic, offering a heterogeneous vision of scholarly and pedagogical innovation in an era of contestation and crisis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2023
Publisher: Cornell University Press

Scholars in COVID Times: Navigating New Forms of Scholarship, Community Collaboration, and Teaching in the Era of COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scholars have faced unprecedented challenges and opportunities in their work. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted academia in numerous ways, including social distancing, masking, remote teaching, and the devastating physical and emotional tolls on individuals and families. However, it has also provided motivated scholars with an opportunity to reconsider how they interact with and inspire students, conduct research, and continue collaborative projects. Scholars in COVID Times: Navigating New Forms of Scholarship, Community Collaboration, and Teaching in the Era of COVID-19 is a volume that brings together a diverse range of texts, from research-based studies to self-reflective essays, to reexamine what it means to be a publicly engaged scholar in the era of COVID.
One of the key themes of the volume is the disruption of academia due to COVID-19. Social distancing, masking, and remote teaching have created new challenges for scholars, as they have had to adapt to new teaching methods and technologies. This has led to a shift in the way that scholars interact with students, as they have had to rely on digital platforms and other forms of communication to stay connected. However, it has also created new opportunities for scholars to engage with students in new and innovative ways.
Another theme of the volume is the impact of COVID-19 on research. The pandemic has led to a decrease in research funding, which has made it difficult for scholars to conduct research. However, it has also led to a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration, as scholars have had to work together to address the complex challenges posed by the pandemic. This has led to the development of new research methods and technologies, as well as the sharing of knowledge and resources across different fields.
The volume also explores the impact of COVID-19 on teaching. Remote teaching has become a common practice in many universities, and it has presented new challenges for both students and teachers. However, it has also created new opportunities for teachers to engage with students in new and innovative ways. For example, teachers have been able to use digital platforms to create interactive and engaging lessons, and they have been able to provide students with more personalized feedback.
In addition to these themes, the volume also explores the impact of COVID-19 on community engagement. Community engagement is a core aspect of research and teaching, and it has been affected by the pandemic in numerous ways. For example, social distancing has made it difficult for scholars to engage with their communities, and it has led to a decrease in the number of community-based research projects. However, it has also created new opportunities for scholars to engage with their communities in new and innovative ways, such as through online platforms and virtual events.
One of the strengths of Scholars in COVID Times: Navigating New Forms of Scholarship, Community Collaboration, and Teaching in the Era of COVID-19 is its flexible, creative approach to community engagement as a core aspect of research and teaching. The essays in the volume are connected by a common theme of community engagement, but they are also diverse in their approach to community engagement. This allows scholars to explore a wide range of topics and to develop new insights and perspectives.
Another strength of the volume is its timeliness and urgency. The pandemic has had a significant impact on academia, and it is important for scholars to be able to respond to these challenges in a timely and effective manner. The essays in the volume provide a timely and urgent analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on academia, and they offer a heterogeneous vision of scholarly and pedagogical innovation in an era of contestation and crisis.
In conclusion, Scholars in COVID Times: Navigating New Forms of Scholarship, Community Collaboration, and Teaching in the Era of COVID-19 is a volume that brings together a diverse range of texts, from research-based studies to self-reflective essays, to reexamine what it means to be a publicly engaged scholar in the era of COVID. The volume explores the disruption of academia due to COVID-19, the impact of COVID-19 on research, teaching, and community engagement, and the flexible, creative approach to community engagement as a core aspect of research and teaching. The essays in the volume are connected by a common theme of community engagement, but they are also diverse in their approach to community engagement, allowing scholars to explore a wide range of topics and to develop new insights and perspectives. The volume is timely and urgent, and it offers a heterogeneous vision of scholarly and pedagogical innovation in an era of contestation and crisis.

Weight: 907g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501771606