Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the educational experiences of Syrian students, who switched to distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the factors affecting success in academic courses during this period. Descriptive survey model was used in this study. Research was conducted using the personal information form, the Distance Education Evaluation Questionnaire in the COVID-19 pandemic, and Academic motivation questionnaire in the COVID-19 pandemic. The study group consists of 200 students studying in Kahramanmaraş in the 2020-2021 academic year and participating in the distance education during the pandemic. The frequency (f) and percent (%) values of the opinions of Syrian students studying in secondary education institutions were calculated. The findings obtained at the end of the research were discussed under the headings of (i) students' views on distance education, (ii) factors affecting academic motivation, (iii) changes in studying habits and (iv) academic psychological support of families and teachers during distance education.

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