The Role of Distance Learning Amid the Spread of Covid-19 on the Academic and Skill Development of First-Grade Students: Parents' Perspectives in Al-Koura District, Irbid

This study aimed to identify the role of distance learning in light of the spread of Covid-19 on the skill-related and educational aspects of students in the first three grades from the parents' point of view in Al-Koura District in Irbid. The sample of the study consisted of 200 parents of first to third graders in Al-Koura District. The researcher developed a questionnaire that comprised 50 items distributed across two domains: skill-related and educational. The study revealed a high role of distance learning in both domains for first to third graders, with a mean score of 4.1058, though there was variation in the strength of the items. No significant differences were found between the skill-related and educational domains. However, a statistically significant difference was observed due to teacher gender, with female teachers being favored. Additionally, a statistically significant difference was noted in favor of private schools regarding their properties. Based on the study results, the researcher provided recommendations to enhance students' abilities in the first to third grades and promote their well-being.