EXPERIENCE OF ONLINE CLASSES IN BEHRAM-BEY’S MADRASA IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC OF CORONA VIRUS IN THE YEAR 2020

Abstract

UDK 373.5:28]:004.783

This article titled Experience of Online classes in Behram-Bey’s Madrasa in the Time of Pandemic of Corona Virus in the Year 2020 is comprised of two parts: the theoretical part and the empirical part. The theoretical part elaborates on the history of distance learning with the accent upon online class. The empirical part of the article presents the results of research based on attitudes and experiences of parents, students and teachers of Behram-bey’s Madrasa related to online classes arranged from March to June of the year 2020 and regarding the quality thereof and the degree to which students were burdened with teaching contents. Results of this research show positive attitudes towards online classes and general satisfaction regarding the organisation and realisation of classes along with critical attitude towards its educational and upbringing prospects and outcomes. The issue of evaluation of students’ achievements and the difference between intensive and online classes are two especially highlighted topics here. The experience of online classes demonstrates that online platforms offer new possibilities which could bring about improvement in teaching prospects and enhance the quality thereof. Continuity of education, individual work with students through video and multimedia tools, flexibility and safe environment are some of the main advantages of online classes.