A survey of distance learning challenges in UNRWA schools in Gaza governorates in the light of COVID- 19 pandemic from teacher's perspectives

Abstract

The study aimed at finding out distance learning barriers and challenges in UNRWA schools during coronavirus pandemic time, Covid- 19, from teachers' perspectives.

The descriptive method was used in this study and the questionnaire was the study tool consisting of 36 items. The study sample consisted of 366 teachers from UNRWA school in Gaza governorates. The study results showed that according to the study sample points of view the barriers of remote teaching was a high degree at an average score (4.13), with a considerable percentage (%83); the study indicates that teachers' barriers came first with an average score (4.25) and a percentage of (%85), technical problems second with an average score (4.21) and a percentage of(%84), learners with an average score (4.16) and a percentage of (%83), and administrations challenges with an average score (3.88) and a percentage of (%78) Finally.

Based on the results of the study, the researcher proposed a set of recommendations inviting educational organizations in charge to hold training programs for school administrators, teachers, and students on how to use distance learning tools effectively.