April 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to the education sector, particularly for teachers who were suddenly tasked with adjusting to new teaching modalities and managing the emotional needs of their students while navigating their own personal challenges. In this paper, we explore the resilience of teachers during the pandemic and examine whether they have the capacity to cope with future outbreaks. Using a qualitative research approach, we analyzed interviews with teachers to gain insights into their experiences during the pandemic and the coping strategies they employed. Our findings suggest that teachers demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, utilizing a range of coping strategies including seeking social support, maintaining a positive outlook, and adapting to changes. However, the impact of the pandemic has also highlighted the need for better support for teachers, particularly in terms of their mental health and wellbeing [24,25,26]. While the extent to which teachers can cope with another pandemic remains uncertain, our study highlights the importance of providing teachers with the necessary support and resources to enhance their resilience in the face of future challenges.