The effect of distance learning on the sustainability of education during the corona pandemic in Qatari private schools (A survey from the perspective of teachers and principals).

Abstract

The research aimed to know the effect of employing distance education (Online education) on the sustainability of education in light of the Corona crisis, in addition to define the challenges of employing the distance education (Online education) in Qatari private schools from the point of view of teachers and managers. The research used the descriptive and analytical approach, and the study sample consisted of (120) teachers and principals in Qatari private schools. The researcher applied a questionnaire consisting of (29) paragraphs. The results showed that distance education affects the sustainability of education in light of the Corona crisis in Qatari private schools from the viewpoint of teachers and managers with a high degree, with an average of (3.70 out of 5), while the challenges and obstacles that were faced teachers and managers in employing distance learning in light of the Coronavirus crisis came with a medium degree, with an average of (3.52 out of 5). The finding revealed that one of the main challenges is the difficulty in finding a suitable time to work from home, and lack of conviction about the effectiveness of distance education in achieving the objectives of the educational process. The results also showed no statistically significant differences between the study sample individuals about the effect of employing remote education on the sustainability of education in light of the Corona crisis in private schools is due to the variable of gender, while there were statistically significant differences according to the job title in favor of the teachers' category, as well as statistically significant differences according to the variable number of years of experience, in favor of the category (From 3- less than 5 years), versus those with experience (less than 3 years). The study recommended the necessity of holding training courses for teachers and administrators to enhance the employment of distance education systems and raise their level of readiness to deal with any future challenges or crises that could affect the education sector.