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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Examining undergraduate physical education students' perceptions on conventional and distance learning instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study
Authors
Maria Giannousi
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of
undergraduate Physical Education (PE) students regarding the effectiveness of
conventional face-to-face instruction versus distance learning instruction
during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Democritus University of Thrace. A cohort
of 207 students actively participated in this study, all of whom experienced
the shift from typical face-to-face classroom instruction to online learning in
response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. The participants' ages
varied between 19 and 24 years, with a distribution of 146 males and 61 females
within the sample. For data collection, an online questionnaire was employed,
distributed to students via Google Forms. This questionnaire was specifically
administered during synchronous distance learning courses focusing on
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in PE. The distribution of the
questionnaire occurred during the final two lectures of the semester, allowing
participants to provide feedback on their experiences with both traditional
in-person classroom teaching and online learning formats. A paired samples
t-test analysis was employed to assess the perceptions of undergraduate PE
students concerning the efficacy of typical face-to-face instruction compared
to distance learning instruction. The analysis of student survey data showed
that, in general, PE students found distance learning during the COVID-19
pandemic to be effective. However, when compared to conventional face-to-face
teaching, most students considered distance learning less effective and
expressed less comfort with the online environment, resulting in lower
satisfaction scores with their distance learning experiences. These results
underscore the challenges associated with the sudden transition to online
learning and highlight the importance of further research to understand the
factors influencing student perceptions and experiences in different
instructional modalities.
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Pages:36-40
How to cite this article:
Maria Giannousi "Examining undergraduate physical education students' perceptions on conventional and distance learning instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study". International Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 36-40
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