Parents’ Opinions towards Distance Learning in Private Primary Schools during COVID-19

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.