Teaching faculty perceptions, attitudes, challenges, and satisfaction of online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A national survey DOI Creative Commons
Jaber S. Alqahtani, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir,

Shouq S. Al Ghamdi

et al.

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Oct. 6, 2022

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated preventative measures introduced a shock to the teaching paradigm in Saudi Arabia world. While many studies have documented challenges perceptions of students during pandemic, less attention has been given higher education staff. aim present investigation is evaluate staff’s perception experiences online pandemic. Materials methods A validated survey was conducted between December 2021 June 2022 Arabian Universities assess status among faculty members. collected responses were exploratively statistically analyzed. Results total 1117 response received. About 66% respondents male 90% them hold postgraduate degree. Although rarely or occasionally teach pre-COVID-19, only 33% think transition difficult 55% support move. Most received adequate training (68%) tools (80%) 88% mentioned that they did not accrue additional workload study design. mostly positive (62%) with high satisfaction (71%). However, 25% reported poor internet bandwidth an obstacle 20% unable track students’ engagement. Respondents more years experience, previous training, support, perceived as easy also likely be satisfied process. Also, older respondents, those who report barriers (all p < 0.001). Conclusion experience positive. Low inability limited effective teaching. Work are main factors influence staff satisfaction.

Language: Английский

The Impact of COVID-19 on Learning: Investigating EFL Learners’ Engagement in Online Courses in Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons

Iman Oraif,

Tariq Elyas

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 99 - 99

Published: March 2, 2021

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most learning around world has been transferred online. Learners who previously engaged in traditional now face new challenge, distinctive rise e-learning. This drastic change could impact their behavior and acceptance change. result, engagement be affected massively. The present study therefore explores learners’ level online courses using designated school platform within context Saudi Arabia. A reliable measure was implemented based on Student Course Engagement Questionnaire (SCEQ). survey consequently conducted high Arabia, with sample 379 female English as foreign language (EFL) learners studying general course. results revealed among EFL learners. helped to generate recommendations improve practices, primarily through use an environment either at national or international level.

Language: Английский

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Digitalization and beyond: the effects of Covid-19 on post-pandemic educational policy and delivery in Europe DOI Creative Commons
Adrián Zancajo, Antoni Verger, Pedro Bolea

et al.

Policy and Society, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41(1), P. 111 - 128

Published: Jan. 21, 2022

Abstract Education has been extremely affected by the coronavirus disease crisis, with almost all countries temporarily closing their schools in 2020. After first stage of pandemic, which national governments focused on guaranteeing academic year’s continuity, key international organizations emphasized need to adopt structural policy reforms face challenges posed crisis. Based and European countries’ documents, this paper analyzes long-term responses articulated education sector. The analysis allowed us identify three preponderant areas response: digitalization educational system, inequalities, teachers’ development. agendas instruments that have so far pushed for relation each these do not differ substantially from they promoted pre-pandemic era. It is still early assess deepness transformations course, but most cases, prevailing represent intensification change processes initiated before pandemic. Nonetheless, type intensity country vary among Union member states. Although pandemic represents a common thread, experienced crisis differently according characteristics systems main problems revealed.

Language: Английский

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Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Perception of Their Readiness for Emergency Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study DOI Creative Commons
Luis J. Rodríguez‐Muñiz,

Diego Burón,

Álvaro Aguilar-González

et al.

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 228 - 228

Published: May 11, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused a worldwide unexpected interruption of face-to-face teaching and sudden conversion to emergency remote (ERT). In this exploratory study, sample 244 secondary mathematics teachers was considered analyze their perception readiness ERT during the COVID-19 based on technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), previous training in digital tools, level competence for mathematics, adaptation ERT. An online questionnaire applied, answers were quantitatively analyzed. Given use large number resources high percentage self-developed materials using educational software, reflected adequate TPCK mathematics. transition forced slow down pace reduce taught. Significant differences observed gender age with respect teachers’ Despite positive influence ERT, general, recognized that they need more training. demand preparation video editing quiz composition can be design future programs.

Language: Английский

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Variables Influencing Professors’ Adaptation to Digital Learning Environments during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Diego Vergara, Álvaro Antón‐Sancho, Pablo Fernández‐Arias

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. 3732 - 3732

Published: March 21, 2022

This paper conducts quantitative research on the influence of COVID-19 pandemic adaptation to digital learning environments (DLE) a group 908 university professors. We compared perceptions participants who were natives (born before 1980) with those immigrants after 1980). For this purpose, validated survey was used and obtained responses statistically analyzed. The results show negative correlation between stress competence professors their skills environments, which although weak for both two groups are stronger immigrants. Both self-confidence positive perception DLE, is weaker in natives. Gaps identified by gender area knowledge participants; consequently, need carry out training actions faculty linked teaching clear.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric evaluation of fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) among Chinese primary and middle schoolteachers, and their students DOI Open Access
I‐Hua Chen, Chao‐Ying Chen,

Keyun Zhao

et al.

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 42(15), P. 12557 - 12573

Published: Jan. 5, 2022

Language: Английский

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Review on the use of eLearning in teacher education during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Africa DOI Creative Commons
Rose Ephraim Matete,

Abdon Ephrem Kimario,

Narayan Prasad Behera

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. e13308 - e13308

Published: Jan. 29, 2023

This study explored the use of eLearning in teacher education during COVID-19 Africa. The literature review was an important source information for this and employed a historical design. From review, findings indicate that accommodates all people regardless their geographical background enhances learner-centeredness self-study opportunities. Findings also it access to updated content students is cost-effective as opposed conventional methods need presence teacher, buildings, teaching learning materials, physical libraries. However, faces challenges such health-related problems because excessive computers long time which may result low vision. challenge digital divide lack stable Internet services connectivity they are rarely accessed many colleges universities including, availability African countries. Further, other based on its vulnerability online attacks websites lead questioning quality provided through model. key argument will remain unavoidable option provision world countries particular at threshold global pandemic similar risks involved. Governments invest by strengthening improving Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) infrastructure, i.e., Televisions (TVs) educational institutions sustain students' pandemics unpredictable situations.

Language: Английский

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The Informational Role of Artificial Intelligence in higher Education in the New era DOI Open Access
Jin Zhang,

S.B. Goyal,

Anand Singh Rajawat

et al.

Procedia Computer Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 235, P. 1008 - 1023

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has ushered in an era intelligent education, catalyzing profound changes teaching methods and reshaping the roles educators. This paper explores intricate relationship between technology, teachers by drawing upon relevant theories from field technological sociology, particularly concept "one skill for one person." It scrutinizes evolving role context intelligence, delving into mechanisms that underpin their functions this rapidly educational landscape. Through a historical examination innovation, delineates three-tiered transformation university teachers, spanning "technology exclusion" to complementarity" finally dependence." used mixed-methods strategy, combining qualitative quantitative approaches. These phases illustrate synergy human educators AI, ultimately contributing modernization system enhancement capabilities. research sheds light on how integration AI can enhance experience empower educators, ensuring continued advancement education digital age.

Language: Английский

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Sentiment and thematic analysis of faculty responses: Transition to online learning DOI Creative Commons
Colin Green, Eric Brewe, Jillian Mellen

et al.

Physical Review Physics Education Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: June 12, 2024

This project aims to understand physics faculty responses transitioning online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. We surveyed 662 from United States following Spring 2020 term; of these, 258 completed a follow-up survey after Fall term. used natural language processing measure sentiment scores 364 and another 134 who an optional written prompt. Additionally, we determined change in 100 individuals responded both surveys. These measured between −1 1 for completely negative positive, respectively. Sentiment were slightly positive with median value 0.2347. The distribution changes was approximately normally distributed mean centered near zero. Analysis suggests average did not initial To identify major topics within surveys, latent Dirichlet allocation analysis applied data. topic is given as course modifications technology, aspects transition—primarily labs cheating, exam evaluation difficulties, difficulties student understanding. noticeably different differences Spring, cooperative learning strategies, strategies that worked remote space, benefits in-person labs. Published by American Physical Society 2024

Language: Английский

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Investigating Palestinian in-service teachers’ beliefs about the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching English DOI Creative Commons
Husam Qaddumi, Matt Smith,

Khaled Masd

et al.

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(10), P. 12785 - 12805

Published: March 15, 2023

The purpose of this study was to look into how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used in teaching English language from the point-of-view teachers Palestine. A quantitative approach employed collect data 780 school 260 schools who participated a course project utilizing ICT as Foreign Language (TEFL). These participants responded questionnaire survey about effects Covid-19 epidemic on education they dealt with these. We statistically analysed responses through four domains: use students' lives; generally; support learning EFL; teachers' perceived skills for using education. Results indicated that Palestinian public believed has clear potential English, but there remain barriers its implementation. Teachers feel equipped would like see greater emphasis training order maximise their teaching.

Language: Английский

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The antecedents of online teaching anxiety among university lecturers in Thailand: a mixed-methods investigation DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed Yassin Mohd Aba Sha’ar, Budi Waluyo, Nur Rofiah

et al.

AAOU Journal/AAOU journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Purpose The study examined the antecedents of lecturers' online teaching anxiety and analyzed their relationships with variables such as gender, age, education, experience faculty. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods design, involved 115 university lecturers through surveys 15 semi-structured interviews, data via approaches. Findings Personal matters digital literacy caused lowest anxiety, methods classroom management triggered moderate context health factors provoked highest. Female experienced greater health-related due to prolonged screen time. Education reported lower than science lecturers, whose laboratory-based content was harder adapt teaching. Originality/value Lecturers' stemmed from six factors: literacy, context, methods, class management, personal matters. Institutional social support have been identified crucial for improving well-being reducing anxiety.

Language: Английский

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