The Views of Social Studies Teachers on Distance Education

Çakmak, Zafer; Kaçar, Turan

doi:10.33403/rigeo.870846

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“…Overall, the most positive aspect of social studies instruction was the ability to utilize a wide range of technologies to support student learning. This finding is consistent with the literature on teaching and learning in K-12 education and higher education contexts globally (e.g., Bagoly-simó et al, 2020;Çakmak & Kacar, 2021;Chadwick & McLoughlin, 2020;Hazaymeh, 2021). It should be noted that most of the technologies used by the participants were used less often in Omani social studies classrooms prior to the pandemic (Al-Nofli, 2013).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

“…One important opportunity is related to the increased use of technology in social studies/geography classes (Bagoly-simó et al, 2020;Çakmak & Kacar, 2021;Geraghty & Kersiki, 2020). For example, Bagoly-Simó et al (2020) reported that digital atlases, along with cartographic apps, were increasingly being used in geography classes at the secondary level in Germany.…”

Section: Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another important challenge discussed in the literature is the readiness of schools to support social studies instruction, including issues with connectivity and accessibility (Akbulut et al, 2020;Bariham et al, 2020;Çakmak & Kacar, 2021). It should be noted that schools' preparedness for the adoption of online education is an important concern in many contexts worldwide (UNESCO, 2020).…”

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It should be noted that schools' preparedness for the adoption of online education is an important concern in many contexts worldwide (UNESCO, 2020). Regarding this issue, other studies have reported insights into student participation in online classes (Çakmak & Kacar, 2021;Bariham et al, 2020;Niemi & Kousa, 2020). According to Bariham et al (2020), the use of digital technology in Ghanaian social studies classes by students is minimal and ineffective.…”

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Bariham et al (2020), the use of digital technology in Ghanaian social studies classes by students is minimal and ineffective. In the Turkish context, Çakmak and Kacar (2021) found inadequate participation of students in live social studies lessons and low levels of student morale and motivation.…”

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Social Studies in the Context of COVID-19 in Oman

Al-Nofli¹

2022

INT J INSTRUCTION

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Education in Omani schools switched to online learning in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Within this context, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore pre-service social studies teachers' perceptions of some aspects of teaching social studies. In particular, the study explored pre-service social studies teachers' perceptions of the positive and challenging aspects of teaching social studies, ways of integrating COVID-19 into social studies instruction, the importance of social studies, and suggestions for improving social studies. The participants were a cohort of 16 pre-service social studies teachers participating in the practicum for one semester. The data were collected using open-ended online surveys, semistructured interviews, and portfolios. Overall, the participants were positive in their perceptions of social studies and their teaching experiences. The most positive aspects of teaching social studies were the integration of technology, diversity of teaching approaches, and collegial support received. On the other hand, the most challenging aspects were related to weak Internet networks, a lack of communication, difficulty in implementing assessments, a lack of instructional time, and difficulty in executing hands-on activities. The findings of the study have important implications for social studies and efforts to improve pre-service teacher education in Oman.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Social Studies in the Context of COVID-19 in Oman

Al-Nofli¹

2022

INT J INSTRUCTION

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Determining a framework for institutional support of instructors engaged in distance education programmes using the multiple-criteria decision-making method

Tonbuloğlu

2024

Int Rev Educ

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Conducting Social Studies Course with Distance Education: Reviewing the Literature and Experiences of Classroom Teachers

Yılmaz

2023

Participatory Educational Research

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all over the world, the social studies course, like all other courses, has started to be given via distance education. Although there are many studies aiming to reveal classroom teachers’ distance education experiences in other disciplines (i.e., sciences mathematics, physical education), no study has been encountered on distance social studies teaching. Therefore, in the present study it was both aimed to examine the experiences of classroom teachers’ on conducting social studies courses in distance education and review the relevant studies systematically. In this way, the research findings will be interpreted in a more comprehensive way. The case study design and systematic review were utilized to conduct the present study. Data were collected through literature review and semi-structured interview form. Interviews were held with seven classroom teachers who conducted the social studies courses with distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Both criterion sampling and convenience sampling techniques were utilized to determine the participants. The data were analysed via content analysis technique. To ensure inter-rater reliability, inter-coder reliability was calculated and a detail description on the research stages was provided to increase the credibility of the study. The findings addressing the problems and the benefits classroom teachers experienced while conducting social studies courses in distance education substantially overlap with literature review findings. The challenges experienced by classroom teachers in distance education are more than the benefits. Classroom management, interaction and assessment and evaluation were the most complained issues by classroom teachers. It was also determined that advanced technology literacy skill, positive attitude towards distance education and dedication are crucial to success in distance education.

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The Views of Social Studies Teachers on Distance Education

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Social Studies in the Context of COVID-19 in Oman

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Social Studies in the Context of COVID-19 in Oman

Determining a framework for institutional support of instructors engaged in distance education programmes using the multiple-criteria decision-making method

Conducting Social Studies Course with Distance Education: Reviewing the Literature and Experiences of Classroom Teachers

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