Exploring the Unexpected Transition to Online Learning Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic in an Ethiopian-Public-University Context
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22048769 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alemayehu Bishaw (Bahir Dar University), Tefera Tadesse (0000-0002-1770-4659, Addis Ababa University, corresponding author), Chris Campbell (0000-0001-7749-8538, Charles Sturt University), Robyn M Gillies (0000-0002-9522-5258, The University of Queensland) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 399 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci12060399 |
| OpenAlex | W4282560969 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 42 |
In this paper, we present the initial changes and continuing challenges that are faced by teachers and students due to the unexpected transition to online learning from the COVID-19 pandemic at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. For this, the authors applied a phenomenological-case-study design, collecting qualitative data from purposively selected Ph.D. students (n = 10) and teachers (n = 4), examiners (n = 2), as well as the postgraduate coordinator. The results indicate that the teachers experienced some difficulties in effectively using learning technologies. Moreover, the students were overburdened with increased accountability and excessive challenges. However, the institutional capacity to support was relatively minimal. Despite these odds, the study participants showed higher levels of willingness and completed the program successfully. The study participants reported moderate satisfaction with their personal and professional experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to remind universities and colleges about the essential skills that students need in this unpredictable world, for example, informed decision making, creative problem solving, and adaptability
Accountability · Adaptability · Higher education · Logistic regression · Management · Medical education · Odds · Pandemic · Pedagogy · Political science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Innovations in Education and Learning Technologies · Medicine · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |