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This study focused on the associations between religiosity, anxiety, and learning preparedness among university students in response to the global COVID 19 Pandemic. The study employed a descriptive research design whereby a structured questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 253 respondents. The validity of the survey was ensured through a col...
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... preparedness is a crucial ingredient for learning effectiveness to take place, the researchers came up with 12 items in the questionnaire to test the readiness of students to learn immediately after resuming studies from the study break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As reflected in Table 5, respondents' mean score to all items was between 2.50 and 3.49, which suggests agreement with the statements. Mainly, they agreed that they manage to concentrate on their studies, they are always ready for their lessons, they feel happy to be in class, and they perform well in their assignments and tests. ...Context 2
... determining the link between gender and anxiety level, it was necessary to test the following sub null hypothesis, which stated. There is no significant difference in the level of anxiety by students at the University of Arusha, categorized according to their gender, as reflected in Tables 5 and 6. While table 5 describes student's mean scores, table 6 presents the independent sample test. Table 5 indicates that the mean score for female students (2.04) was higher than the mean score for male students (1.79). The t-test for equality of variance in Table 6 indicates the Sig of .001 which is lesser than the critical value, suggesting that the difference in mean scores between male and ...Similar publications
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... Online learning relies on the use of the Internet or connectivity to a campus network. Therefore, it is important that students be adequately prepared and equipped for this switch from the traditional method of learning to online learning (Ngussa et al. 2020, Rahiem 2020a). Failure to assess students' level of readiness can contribute to negative course outcomes as students with no devices or connectivity could be placed at a disadvantage (Kearney andGarfield 2019, Rahiem 2020a). ...
Due to concerns related to the increasing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), from March 2020, traditional face-to-face classes at all educational levels in Jamaica were replaced with online teaching and learning. This convergent mixed methods study compared university students’ reported readiness for engaging in online learning within this context, with lecturers’ views of the challenges that students experienced with the transition to emergency remote learning. Quantitative data were collected from 132 university students in one department using an online survey, while qualitative data were collected from nineteen lecturers who taught a total of forty courses within the same department using a questionnaire that was disseminated via email. One key finding is that most students reported being technologically prepared, but exhibited poor technical aptitude, online study skills and weak online learning lifestyles that are required for engaging in online learning. This finding was corroborated by lecturers who also noted that some students appeared to be unfamiliar with technology tools. The findings suggest that instruction should be organized in ways that accommodate students’ technical challenges. However, it is imperative that there is shared collaboration and a community endeavour to improve students’ technical aptitude, study habits and learning lifestyle for improved online learning readiness.
... Online learning relies on the use of the Internet or connectivity to a campus network. Therefore, it is important that students be adequately prepared and equipped for this switch from the traditional method of learning to online learning (Ngussa et al. 2020, Rahiem 2020a). Failure to assess students' level of readiness can contribute to negative course outcomes as students with no devices or connectivity could be placed at a disadvantage (Kearney and Garfield 2019, Rahiem 2020a). ...
The continuing professional development (CPD) of teacher educators has been receiving more attention over the past two decades globally. Reportedly, teacher educators (TEs) have transitioned directly to teaching in higher education (HE) as school teachers without formal preparation or support in some cases. My study aims to understand issues that promote and or hinder the CPD of the TEs within the ecological environment of the OECS and identify policy areas as a response to issues raised. The Ecological Systems Theory of Human Development was used as the theoretical framework. A Mixed Method, exploratory, sequential QUAL-quan design, is used. Data was collected in Phase 1 through semi-structured interviews from six teacher educators and eight other participants who occupy different levels of the ecological context. In Phase 2, an online survey which was informed from the interview responses was developed and administered to the population (n=53) of the TEs. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis and simple descriptive statistics for the Phases respectively. Integration occurred at reporting and discussion of findings. Findings revealed that participants value CPD but a weak CPD culture exists. Findings indicate lack of financial support and recognition for CPD efforts, heavy workload, family commitments, costs, time and appropriate support from the various systems within the ecological environment hindered more than promoted their development. A consensus emerged among participants, that proper systems and policies are needed to systematically address the CPD of the TEs. Recommendations are made in light of the findings.
