Exploring Students’ Perspective on Online Teaching-Learning Process: Opportunities and New Challenges
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze students’ perspectives on the nature, opportunities, and new challenges of the online teaching-learning process at the higher education level. A quantitative approach was used to collect survey data from 751 students (358 males and 393 females) across five public sector universities in South Punjab, Pakistan. The study employed a Likert-type scale questionnaire designed by the researcher. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The findings revealed no statistically significant differences based on gender, faculty, or program concerning perceptions of online learning. While students agreed on the opportunities provided by online learning, the challenges varied among different universities. Key opportunities included digital literacy enhancement, flexible learning, and exposure to global learning platforms. Challenges included lack of interaction, network connectivity issues, and technical difficulties. Higher education institutions (HEIs) should provide workshops on digital literacy and guidance services to support students in overcoming online learning challenges. An asynchronous learning mode is recommended for flexibility.
Authors: Muazma Batool, Khalid Khurshid
Institution: Bahauddin Zakariya University
Language: English
Topic: Online and Blended Learning
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407530588