Examining Teachers’ Opinions Related To Distance Education in the Covid-19 Process

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to examine the opinions of teachers regarding the distance education activities in primary school in Covid 19 process. The research is designed as a case study. In the research, an open-ended questionnaire form was used as a data collection tool. The data obtained were analyzed with content analysis. Typical case sampling method was used in the study. The study group of the research consists of 44 teachers working in different primary schools. According to the results of the research, teachers carried out educational activities such as preparing for distance education, sharing with students, giving online lessons, communicating with parents and students, and monitoring students during the Covid-19 process. Teachers carried out distance education activities by using computer, internet, communication tools and various messaging programs, communicating with parents and students, directing and following students, and using EBA and various online platforms. They evaluated the training activities in the Covid-19 process in three different ways: satisfactory, inconvenient and limited. They encountered problems related to infrastructure, participation, planning, communication, uncertainty and EBA platform in distance education activities. They made suggestions about the infrastructure of the EBA platform, preparation for the process, planning of the process, content used in education and implementation of the activities. © 2020. All Rights Reserved.