A study on distance education in the high school from the perspectives of students, teachers, and parents


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Özgen A. B., Özer B., Gencel N.

Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol.28, no.53, pp.129-147, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Abstract

This study focus on examining distance education processes that have been implemented in COVID-19 time according to thoughts of teachers, students and parents. In this investigation, which was planned as a case study, descriptive survey model was used. For this purpose, interview and document analysis were utilized as qualitative data collection techniques. Study group conducted recorded interviews with teachers, students, and parents. During interview, data were composed by usage of a pre-prepared semi-structured interview form. Outcomes were obtained regarding positive and negative views of remote education practiced for COVID-19 period. According to observations, positive ways of remote education compared to mutual education were identified as having more time to study and being able to reach their teachers anytime during process. Negative aspects involved not being as effective as mutual education, students not wanting to attend classes by citing technical problems and experiencing difficulties in maintaining focus due to online learning environment.