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http://dx.doi.org/10.22937/IJCSNS.2022.22.3.42

Obstacles Facing Science Teachers regarding Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia  

Alessa, Matar Ahmed (Umm Al-Qura university, AlQunfuthah University College)
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International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security / v.22, no.3, 2022 , pp. 326-334 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to explore science teachers' perceptions of obstacles that have affected their teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample comprised 204 science teachers in public schools within a Western district of Saudi Arabia. Results revealed that these teachers experienced obstacles across six areas: administration, students, teaching methods, assessment, technology, and learning aids. The study also explored teachers' perceptions of their current experience and offers suggestions for dealing with the identified obstacles.
Keywords
Online learning; COVID 19; Teaching Science;
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