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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Comparing physical education students' perspectives on conventional and online examination during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors
Maria Giannousi
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare undergraduate Physical
Education (PE) students’ perspectives on conventional and online examinations
during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Democritus University of Thrace. A group of
207 students actively took part in this research, all of whom encountered the
transition from conventional face-to-face classroom instruction to online
learning in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
participants' ages ranged from 19 to 24 years, with 146 males and 61 females
included in the sample. To collect data, an online questionnaire was utilized
and distributed to students via Google Forms. This survey was specifically
conducted during synchronous distance learning sessions focusing on Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Physical Education (PE). The
distribution of the questionnaire took place during the final exams of the
semester, allowing participants to provide feedback on their experiences with
both conventional face-to-face and online exam formats. A paired samples t-test
analysis was employed to assess the perceptions of undergraduate PE students
concerning the final exams of typical face-to-face instruction compared to
online learning instruction. Data analysis revealed that PE students generally
held a significantly more favorable view towards online examinations compared
to conventional face-to-face exams. This preference was particularly evident
due to the feature of immediate feedback following the online examinations. However,
it's crucial to note that online examinations also pose a heightened risk of
cheating and fraudulent behavior. This indicates a complex trade-off between
the benefits of prompt feedback and the challenges associated with maintaining
academic integrity in the online examination environment. Such findings
underscore the importance of implementing robust measures to mitigate the risks
of cheating and fraud while harnessing the advantages offered by online
assessment methods in the field of PE.
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Pages:61-66
How to cite this article:
Maria Giannousi "Comparing physical education students' perspectives on conventional and online examination during the COVID-19 pandemic". International Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 61-66
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