Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to investigate private primary schools’ parents’ opinions
towards utilizing the distance learning to educate their children during Covid 19
pandemic. An online survey, which comprises 37 questions divided over two
sections: a demographic section and a statement section was utilized. Also, the
questionnaire ended with an open-ended question where each participant may add
optional comments on her/his experience towards distance learning. 304 participants
)parents(, of children attending private schools in Kuwait participated in the study.
The questionnaire investigated the following variables: the learners’ grade level,
times spending online, and the learners’ gender. Results revealed that the parents had
different opinions towards distance learning were required to carry out many tasks
with their children during the distance learning process. Similarly, they expressed
contrasting opinions on the appropriateness of using distance learning with primary
school learners. The findings also showed that the grade level, time spending online
for distance learning, and gender were statistically insignificant.
