Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of teachers working in secondary schools about the distance education process. In this study, in which qualitative research method was used, phenomenology design was utilized. The study group of the research consists of 29 volunteer teachers from different branches working in secondary schools in Isparta in 2021. The data of the study were collected with a semi-structured interview form from qualitative research techniques. Descriptive and content analysis were used to analyze the data. At the end of the research, it was determined that the participant teachers had a generally negative approach to distance education. Teachers emphasized the disadvantages of distance education more. In this process, the disadvantages were mostly mentioned in terms of learning environment (physical facilities), follow-up of learning, students, teachers and quality of learning. In terms of advantages, it was stated that it provides teachers with the opportunity to work from home and increases teachers’ technological literacy. It was determined that all of the participant teachers definitely experienced a problem during the distance education process. Some of the problems experienced by teachers are technological problems (infrastructure, connection), limited interaction/communication, absenteeism, inability to realize effective learning, classroom management, inability to use time effectively, academic failure, assessment and evaluation, security (identity control), family indifference, lack of supervision, privacy and feeling of loneliness. Some of the problems experienced by teachers are technological problems (infrastructure, connection), limited interaction/communication, absenteeism, inability to realize effective learning, classroom management, inability to use time effectively, academic failure, assessment and evaluation, security (identity control), family indifference, lack of supervision, privacy and feeling of loneliness. Although some of the participant teachers stated that distance education can be used as an alternative method in cases of necessity, most of the participants think that distance education is not sustainable.

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