Problems faced at secondary school level distance science teaching during the pandemic (Epidden) period; analysis according to teacher and student views

The aim of this research is to examine the problems encountered in distance science teaching at the secondary school level during the pandemic (epidemic) period, within the scope of teacher and student views. Qualitative data analysis method was used in the research. Data were collected within the scope of semi-structured interview form, and interpretations were made by making analyzes within the scope of content analysis. The study group of the research consists of teachers and students. 13 teachers and 8 students participated in the research. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect data in the study. The interviews were prepared and administered by the researcher to the teachers and students separately. Content analysis method was used in data analysis in the research. When the findings are examined, although distance education practices are seen as important for the continuity of education for both teachers and students, they do not replace face-to-face education. Keywords: Pandemic (Epidemic) Period, Secondary School, Distance Science Teaching, Teacher, Student.