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Teachers' Perspectives towards Online Learning in Saudi Elementary Schools

  • Hashem A. Alsamadani (Umm Al-Qura University)
  • Received : 2024.08.05
  • Published : 2024.08.30
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Abstract

The elementary stage is of great importance in establishing and supporting students during the beginning of their school life. Therefore, the current study aims to explore the Saudi teachers' perspectives about online learning and its effectiveness on some students' skills. The sample consisted of 250 male and female elementary teachers from different Saudi regions, and they responded to an online questionnaire consisting of both open and closed items to investigate their perspectives on online learning and face-to-face learning. The results showed a great perception and awareness among male and female teachers about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. In addition, the results show that elementary teachers prefer face-to-face learning because it is the most stable and avoids many of the disadvantages mentioned for online learning. From this point of view, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating the two types of learning and directing teachers' professional development practices towards enhancing and developing their digital skills.

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