Abstract:

Managing classrooms remotely requires effort and the use of specific strategies. Some teachers face difficulties in managing their virtual classes, especially those without experience. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate these difficulties and determine what strategies teachers use to overcome these difficulties. The study employed a qualitative case study with the thematic analysis of the data obtained through Semi-structured interviews with ten teachers giving online classes in November 2021 in a Libyan primary school. The results of the study revealed the fact that the teachers experienced many challenges with the Management of their virtual classes, such as the student's reluctance to participate in the virtual classes, the noises surrounding the students, internet connection issues, student's lack of motivation, some strict rules conducted by the school's principles that affect some teachers negatively in managing their virtual classes. The teachers used some strategies as solutions to overcome these challenges. For managing virtual classes, an initial education plan must contain sufficient solutions to overcome all these difficulties.

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