Examination of Distance Education Processes from the Perspective of Science Teachers

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the opinions of science teachers who teach online about synchronous distance education applications that allow teachers and learners to come together regardless of place and time, and to examine them based on teacher experiences. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study, which was prepared to determine the views of teachers on distance education, was carried out with the case study model. The study group of the research was carried out with 19 science teachers from different schools and institutions with different years of seniority. A structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. The data has been collected remotely; The research data obtained were analyzed through content analysis. Findings: Science teachers stated that the transition to distance education completely affects the quality of education negatively. However, it has been stated that distance education and face-to-face education can create beneficial results when used together effectively. In addition, the positive side of distance education is to carry out distance education and to access digital content easily in cases where education stakeholders cannot be together physically.