The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar
This study aimed to explore self-reported challenges Arab and other parents encountered during the sudden shift to online teaching and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers investigated the likely effect of demographic and contextual factors on the perceived challenges reported by p...
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| author | Yousef M. Alshaboul Manar A. Alazaizeh Abdel Latif Sellami Abdullah M. Abu-Tineh Norma Ghamrawi Tarek Shal |
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| description | This study aimed to explore self-reported challenges Arab and other parents encountered during the sudden shift to online teaching and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers investigated the likely effect of demographic and contextual factors on the perceived challenges reported by parents. To achieve the study's objectives, the researchers utilized a mixed-method design involving a random sample of students' parents (Arab and other parents) in public and private schools in Qatar. The study's sample consisted of 2781 parents who responded to the online survey and 25 parents who participated in online semi-structured interview. The results derived from this study identified several challenges like lack of social interaction with schoolteachers, lack of motivation among children to participate in online classes and complete their homework, and dealing with the technical problems encountered during the online learning experience. The results further disclosed differences between Arab and other parents regarding the technologies and devices used during online teaching and learning. Finally, the results revealed differences between schools that do not organize additional activities in the curriculum compared to those that organize such activities. The study recommends home-school communication in order to empower parents and train them on how to manage effective learning at home and deal with children's learning behaviors. The study proposes developing parents' technical skills for online earning and the provision of material support for parents. Finally, it is important to raise a flag calling for revisiting the current curriculum to enrich children's schooling experiences and strengthen the bonds with their schools. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cf139ee010944cbc8b4af31c3ee4806b2024-03-27T04:52:39ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-04-01107e28578The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in QatarYousef M. Alshaboul0Manar A. Alazaizeh1Abdel Latif Sellami2Abdullah M. Abu-Tineh3Norma Ghamrawi4Tarek Shal5Department of Science Education, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; Corresponding author. College of Education - Corridor 1, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.Educational Research Center, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, QatarEducational Research Center, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, QatarDepartment of Science Education, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, QatarDepartment of Science Education, College of Education, Qatar University, Doha, QatarSocial & Economic Survey Institute (SESRI), Qatar University, QatarThis study aimed to explore self-reported challenges Arab and other parents encountered during the sudden shift to online teaching and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers investigated the likely effect of demographic and contextual factors on the perceived challenges reported by parents. To achieve the study's objectives, the researchers utilized a mixed-method design involving a random sample of students' parents (Arab and other parents) in public and private schools in Qatar. The study's sample consisted of 2781 parents who responded to the online survey and 25 parents who participated in online semi-structured interview. The results derived from this study identified several challenges like lack of social interaction with schoolteachers, lack of motivation among children to participate in online classes and complete their homework, and dealing with the technical problems encountered during the online learning experience. The results further disclosed differences between Arab and other parents regarding the technologies and devices used during online teaching and learning. Finally, the results revealed differences between schools that do not organize additional activities in the curriculum compared to those that organize such activities. The study recommends home-school communication in order to empower parents and train them on how to manage effective learning at home and deal with children's learning behaviors. The study proposes developing parents' technical skills for online earning and the provision of material support for parents. Finally, it is important to raise a flag calling for revisiting the current curriculum to enrich children's schooling experiences and strengthen the bonds with their schools.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024046097Parental involvementCOVID-19Online learningChallengesQatar |
| spellingShingle | Yousef M. Alshaboul Manar A. Alazaizeh Abdel Latif Sellami Abdullah M. Abu-Tineh Norma Ghamrawi Tarek Shal The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar Heliyon Parental involvement COVID-19 Online learning Challenges Qatar |
| title | The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar |
| title_full | The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar |
| title_fullStr | The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar |
| title_full_unstemmed | The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar |
| title_short | The perceived challenges to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of K-12 parental perspectives (Arab and other parents) in Qatar |
| title_sort | perceived challenges to online learning during the covid 19 pandemic a nationwide study of k 12 parental perspectives arab and other parents in qatar |
| topic | Parental involvement COVID-19 Online learning Challenges Qatar |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024046097 |
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