Parents’ Opinion Regarding the Use of Distance Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Through this research paper, we aimed at studying the conditions in which distance learning processes have taken place at primary school level, during the temporal suspension of the face-to-face courses in pre-university education from Romania. We have also proposed some recommendations for decision-makers, educational researchers, and primary school practitioners. The questionnaire was applied in the online environment, between March 29 th -May 5 th of 2020. The sample of participants consisted of 1456 parents of primary school students. The results of the study revealed that some of the students faced various technical difficulties or emotional problems, and for some pupils, the level of motivation for learning decreased. Also, from the perspective of the parents, coherent and effective health education programs need to be implemented in schools, now or immediately after the end of this pandemic.

Examining the Learning Losses of Students in the Covid-19 Process According to Teachers’ Opinions

“…Being aware of the consequences of the long-term closure of schools during the Covid-19 pandemic process, the Ministry of National Education has prepared an approximate two-month compensation program to support the physical, social-emotional and academic development of students with scientific, social, cultural and sports activities during the summer vacation when diluted education or distance education activities are over (Ministry of National Education (MoNE), 2021). Despite this, research has shown that students have problems in accessing education during the Covid-19 process (Demir & Özdaş, 2020;Demir & Özdaş, 2021;Külekçi, Akyavuz & Çakın, 2020;Marin et al, 2020;Özdoğan & Berkant, 2020). It has also been demonstrated that school closures can reduce learning with significant long-term consequences (Khana & Ahmed, 2021).…”