Replication Data for: The Long-term Effects of COVID-19 on Political Science Teaching

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed political science higher education—shifting courses and instructors online with little preparation. What might be the long-term effects of teaching through this crisis? Combining both open-ended and forced-choice survey questions with focus group conversations, the data reveal a picture of faculty that are doing more for students and are feeling strained by the efforts. Despite the challenges of teaching online during these difficult circumstances, attitudes towards online teaching did not universally decline. Those with more experience teaching online before the pandemic held more favorable views of online teaching when surveyed during the pandemic. The data also show that the emotional burden on faculty increased, with female faculty carrying a particularly heavy load. Because online classes will likely play a large role in the future of teaching political science, understanding the pandemic’s effects—both positive and negative—is critical.