THE PROBLEMS DURING THE COVID-19 PERIOD: THE DIFFICULTIES FACED BY PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Abstract

In this study, the school administrators describe the problems caused by the changing education system brought about by the covid -19 epidemic and the methods they use to solve them. The study was carried out with the screening model, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of twelve people determined by random sampling method. The sample was chosen among the school principals and assistants working in public secondary and high schools. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview form. During the epidemic process, school administrators encountered problems, including anxiety and panic, teacher-student absenteeism, not being ready for distance learning, and unsuitable school environments. According to Observations, the Ministry also provides hygiene materials to each school as a precaution, as well as establishing organizations to relay information regarding the steps to be taken when a positive case arises among students. In this process, it was determined that the education administrators simultaneously provided support to the school administrators. On the other hand, it was determined that financial, technical and expert support was applied in solving the problems caused by the epidemic and this was sufficient.