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202114 minPGdoc-short

School

202114 minPGdoc-short

Four female primary school teachers in GLPS Mundur, Kerala, face significant challenges with online learning during the covid-19 pandemic.

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Four female primary school teachers in GLPS Mundur, Kerala, face significant challenges with online learning during the covid-19 pandemic.

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Anusree Kdirector

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GLPS Mundur in Palakkad district, Kerala, features female primary school teachers adapting to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary presents their daily experiences and the obstacles they encounter in this new environment. It details their strategies for coping with the challenges of remote education. The film also addresses the role of the state in supporting these educators during this period. It runs for 14 minutes and was released in 2021.

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