Effective Strategies for Improving Teachers’ Distance Education

This study aimed to identify effective strategies for enhancing teachers’ distance education. The research is applied in nature, adopts a qualitative approach, and utilises thematic analysis. The study population comprised professors, experts, and specialists in the fields of distance education and teacher training. Using purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ۱۷ participants. The interview data were analysed through thematic network analysis. The validity of the interviews was confirmed via member checking. Findings revealed that effective strategies for teachers’ distance education encompass three organising themes, ۱۵ basic themes, and ۴۴ sub-categories. The organising themes are: Planning (including needs analysis, setting clear objectives, selecting appropriate content, flexible scheduling, and the use of modern technologies); Implementation (including teacher training, interaction and participation, diversity in teaching methods, provision of supplementary resources, and technical support); and Evaluation (including continuous assessment, constructive feedback, use of online assessment tools, results analysis, and feedback sessions). Enhancing the effectiveness of teachers’ distance education can improve the quality of teacher training and increase the efficiency of student learning processes.

کلیدواژه ها:

Distance Education ، effective strategies ، Teachers