scholarly journals Semester students’ perceptions about online class during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 137-150
Author(s):  
Bhan Singh Dhami
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

Face-to-face delivery of education system had been greatly affected due to the outbreak of COVID-19. As an alternative to it, classes were run online wherever there was access to the Internet with technological devices. With this scenario, this study explored the perceptions of semester students about online class at master’s level during COVID-19 pandemic. By using the phenomenological research design of qualitative study, purposive sampling technique was used to collect the views of three students of master’s level studying at third and fourth semesters at an affiliated campus of Tribhuvan University (TU) and a constituent campus under Far Western University (FWU) of Nepal. Semi-structured online interview was conducted to collect the data. The result showed that the students were positive towards online delivery mode due to the need for getting education during COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency LMS Training During COVID-19 at an African University of Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-113
Author(s):  
Leanri van Heerden
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Participant Perspectives

After the #FeesMustFall strikes that have been haunting South African universities since 2015, Instructional Designers felt pretty confident that they can drive their institutions through any dilemma. Along came the 2020 COVID-19 epidemic and they realised they have been playing in the kiddie pool all along. On 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown level 5 to start on 26 March 2020 (Department of Health, 2020). Three days head start for a three-week lockdown (which was eventually extended till the time of writing) was a logistical nightmare for even the most technology driven universities. All staff were sent home with only enough time to grab their office plants and laptops and no idea how they were going to move forward. The issue with staff and students all working from home is that the lecturers working at the Central University of Technology (CUT), being primarily a face-to-face delivery university, was completely unprepared for moving their traditional and blended approaches to completely online. In their study, Mogeni, Ondigi and Mufo (2020) found that most of the investigated teachers were not empowered enough to deliver instruction fully online and either needed to be retrained, receive further specialised training or be trained completely from scratch. A lack of confidence in the delivery mode of instruction will cause even the most knowledgeable subject spcialist to fail in their task. At the CUT lecturers needed a way of quickly acquiring the necessary skills to deliver their content and assessments on the institution Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this paper is to measure participant perspectives of an emergency intervention to facilitate the process of online delivery skills acquisition quickly and online. To ensure relevant results a systematic process of designing an intervention and recording participant perspectives is necessary. This extended abstract will take a look at the methods used to drive the paper, briefly discuss the results and findings, and lastly explore the implications and significance of the research for the use of higher education institutions for emergency LMS training. Keywords: LMS training; e-Learning; Online Instruction; Instructional Design

Engaging Pre-Service Teachers in Virtual Field Experience During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-32
Author(s):  
Zeina Hojeij ◽  
Sandra Baroudi
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Field Experience ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Virtual Field

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities have moved rapidly to transition of various courses and programs from face-to-face to online delivery mode. Involving pre-service teachers in the virtual field experience remained almost impossible. In the United Arab Emirates, however, a small cohort of four pre-service teachers have completed their teaching practicum online for the first time. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effectiveness of virtual practicum placement and its impact on developing preservice teachers' teaching practices, classroom management skills, and the use of online resources. A qualitative approach was employed for data collection including open-ended interviews, journal entries, and written reflections under guided reflective categories to uncover participants' perceptions about their virtual teaching experience. Findings revealed the significant role of the mentor and suggested a framework for effective virtual field experience.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING BY LECTURERS AT PANCA SAKTI BEKASI UNIVERSITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
Rita Aryani ◽  
Leroy Holman Siahaan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning

This study aims to describe qualitatively about e-learning management in the current Covid-19 pandemic era. This research is a descriptive qualitative study that aims to define and describe phenomena that appear natural or artificial, focusing more on examining the character, quality, and phenomenon. Besides, the e-learning approach is an approach using technology distance learning. The e-learning utilization that is arranged using an electronic internet system that supports learning activities. The method used in this research is qualitative with descriptive analysis. Research subjects are Informantss who provide research data through interviews, observation, and documents. The Informantss in this study were lecturers at Panca Sakti Bekasi University. The Informantss were determined by purposive sampling technique. At the same time, the data analysis used in this research is descriptive. This research results in the finding that lecturers have carried out web e-learning with Moodle and face-to-face with zoom or google meet in managing learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. as numerous as 80% of speakers expressed that they utilized zoom, this was on the grounds that it was simpler to apply it straightforwardly, like instructing up close and personal classes. At that point, as numerous as 55% of Google Meet clients, the instructor expressed that Google Meet is not difficult to actualize on the grounds that the video is straightforwardly associated on the off chance that you as of now have a Google Mail account straightforwardly. Lastly, as numerous as 85% of teachers use Moodle, on the grounds that Moodle gives more highlights to learning exercises.

scholarly journals Coleadership Among Chief Residents: Exploration of Experiences Across Specialties

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Pettit
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Chief Resident ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
University Of Iowa ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Many departments have multiple chief residents. How these coleaders relate to each other could affect their performance, the residency program, and the department. Objective This article reports on how co-chiefs work together during the chief year, and what may allow them to be more effective coleaders. Methods A phenomenological research design was used to investigate experiences of outgoing chief residents from 13 specialties at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics over a 2-year period from 2012 through 2013. Thematic analysis of semistructured interviews was conducted to investigate commonalities and recommendations. Results Face-to-face interviews with 19 chief residents from 13 different specialties identified experiences that helped co-chiefs work effectively with each other in orienting new co-chiefs, setting goals and expectations, making decisions, managing interpersonal conflict, leadership styles, communicating, working with program directors, and providing evaluations and feedback. Although the interviewed chief residents received guidance on how to be an effective chief resident, none had been given advice on how to effectively work with a co-chief, and 26% (5 of 19) of the respondents reported having an ineffective working relationship with their co-chief. Conclusions Chief residents often colead in carrying out their multiple functions. To successfully function in a multichief environment, chief residents may benefit from a formal co-orientation in which they discuss goals and expectations, agree on a decision-making process, understand each other's leadership style, and receive feedback on their efficacy as leaders.

Beggars as Bully Perpetrators and General Public as Victims

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-61
Author(s):  
Iffat Rohail ◽  
Atteen Rohail ◽  
Tayyaba Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
General Public ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

This qualitative study aimed to explore peoples’ experiences of being bullied and victimized while dealing with beggars phenomenologically. 14 Adults (7 males, 7 females) were included in the study. The age of participants was 25 years and above. The main objectives of the study were to explore how beggars emotionally victimize the general public, how do people get threatened at the hands of beggars as they exploit the publics’ emotions with the help of blackmailing tactics Therefore the Research Questions in this regard were: firstly, how people are entangled in situations and feel threatened while interacting with beggars? Secondly, what tactics are used by beggars to emotionally victimize the general public? Thirdly, how public is emotionally blackmailed by the tricks and tactics used by beggars? Phenomenological research design was used which provided a rich and detailed account of public experiences. The focus was on how people actually perceived the events rather than how the phenomena existed. Open ended questions were put forth which provided the lived experiences of the participants. Responses of the participants were transcribed and themes were generated. The major themes which emerged  were named as Anger, Exploitation, Distress, Manipulation, Fraud, Fear, Assault, Fooling public, Emotionally charging, Threatening, Stealing, Target weakness, Harassed, Monitory gain by beggars. Hence the results revealed that people do felt threatened while interacting with beggars who blackmailed them with different tricks and at times also involved in stealing, intimidation unwanted touching, name calling, cursing and even snatching the money from wallets, etc The implication of this study can be at societal or governmental level where authorities and policy makers can adopt some preventive or remedial measures for beggars and their interaction with public. Key words: Perpetrators, Bully, Victim, General Public, Beggar, Phenomenological. 

scholarly journals E-Money Tab As An Attendance Tracker For Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Minsih Minsih ◽  
Fiki Nur Rahmawati ◽  
Rusnilawati Rusnilawati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
School Students ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Departure Time ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Internet Network

This study aims to describe: 1) the process of using e-money tab, 2) the advantages and disadvantages of using the e-money tab, 3) the impacts of using the e-money tab. This study was conducted as a qualitative study facilitating a phenomenological research design. Data was collected through interviews, live observation and analysis of documents. Study subjects included the principal, the IT team and students of 1 Muhammadiyah Elementary School, Ketelan Surakarta (Elementary School of Muhammadiyah 1 Ketelan Surakarta) and was conducted on location. Results of this study showed that: a) the use of e-money tabs as an attendance tracker can only be accessed at school and requires a strong internet network, b) an advantage to the use of e-money tab as an attendance tracker is being able to track attendance of students with ease, allowing teachers to ensure discipline and parents to monitor the arrival and departure time of their children to and from school. On the other hand, a disadvantage to this system is the instability of the internet network especially when multiple students are using the e-money tab at the same time, causing error in the server, c) the e-money tab has impacted the process of attendance tracking, in which it has maintained and improved discipline of students.

scholarly journals Patients’ Anticipation for the Pharmacies of Rural Communities: A Qualitative Study from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aziz ◽  
Minghuan Jiang ◽  
Imran Masood ◽  
Jie Chang ◽  
Shan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Face To Face

Background: Community pharmacies are an integrated part of healthcare systems worldwide. In low and middle income countries like Pakistan, the paradigm of pharmacy practice is shifting from dispensing medicines to clinical activities. There are disparities in these practices according to location. Pharmacies in urban localities are better than those in rural areas. This qualitative study was conducted to explore patients’ expectations and current practices in rural pharmacies. Methods: A cohort of adult pharmacy visitors (aged > 18 years) that reside in rural community was selected. Consenting participants were recruited by purposive sampling technique until thematic saturation level was achieved. A total of 34 patients were interviewed. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi structured interview guide. All the data were transcribed and used to originate the themes. Results: On analysis, a total of 20 themes were obtained. Sixteen themes pronounced the current provided services. Four themes provided some suggestions for the development of better pharmacies. On call services to provide medicines, limited free extended pharmacy services, interest in patients’ wellbeing, appropriate referral, vaccination, free medical camp, medical services at home, first aid, and counseling were appreciated by patients. Patients stated that medicines are inappropriately stored in unhygienic conditions, prices of medicines are comparatively high, and medicines are substandard. Unavailability of medicines, inept dispensing, limited staffing with poor knowledge, limited working hours, and quackery promotion are challenges in rural pharmacy practice. Patients say that non marginal pricing, informative services, new legislation, and proper vigilance by officials can improve the pharmacy services in rural communities. Conclusions: Patients alleged that rural pharmacies perform deprived practices. To improve service, new legislation and the proper implementation of existing law is needed.

scholarly journals A Phenomenological Study on Students’ Experiences in Learning Physics in an Online Class

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine C. Mercado
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

Abstract Online learning keeps on growing and being explored in this time of the pandemic. Most of the tertiary institutions here in the Philippines have shifted from face-to-face to online instructions in all courses, especially in physics subjects. The conduct of physics classes through virtual classroom has its advantages and presents some challenges that why it is important to understand the perspective and experiences of students. This study aims to describe the experiences of students in learning physics in a virtual classroom, specifically their experiences in preparation, learning management, and opportunities and the challenges they have encountered. This study used a descriptive phenomenological research design to explore the lived experiences of BSED Science students who have taken physics subjects in an online class which is chosen purposively. There are four themes that emerged in this study Technological Preparations, Self-Preparations, Challenges in Online Learning, and Learning Management and Opportunities. It was realized in this study that students are prepared to take online classes in both technological and personal aspects. Despite their preparations, they have encountered challenges such as network issues, time constraints, and distractions in the learning environment at home. However, students were optimistic, so, they have seen opportunities in these challenges to improve their technological skills, time management, and maximize online resources for a better understanding of physics concepts.

scholarly journals A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON EXPERIENCES OF PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AMONG B.Sc.(N) 2nd YEAR STUDENTS IN CLINICAL AREAS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES, KANPUR, UP.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mr. M. Raghavendran ◽  
Archana * Kasaudhan ◽  
Gaurav Patel ◽  
Neha Singh ◽  
Shreya Biswas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Parenteral Medication

This present study is a Qualitative study on experiences of parenteral medication administration among B.Sc.(N) 2 year students in clinical areas of selected Nursing colleges, Kanpur, UP. Objectives of the study was to elicit the experiences of nd parenteral medication administration among B.Sc.(N) 2 year students in clinical areas, to explore the experiences of parenteral medication nd administration among B.Sc.(N) 2 year students in clinical areas. In this research study, the Qualitative Research Approach with nd Phenomenological research design was used. 10 samples of B.Sc. (N) 2 year students were selected by convenient sampling technique. Selfstructured open ended questionnaire was used to collect data regarding student nurses experience of administering parenteral medication. The study result shows that the majority of the students feel happy and excited whenever they were asked to give injection. Students stated that they feel nervous before giving IV injection and condent before giving IM injection. Most of the student agreed that they feel happy & condent after giving IM injection and satised & condent after giving IV injection. Every student conrmed that they were able to reassure patient who deny taking injection from student nurses. Student shared the hurdles they faced while giving IM and IV injection. Majority of the student told about theory and practice gap. Students self evaluation by the students shows that their skill has been improved

scholarly journals Moving the human biology program from face‐to‐face to online delivery mode in the time of COVID ‐19

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 490-491
Author(s):  
Christos Papaneophytou ◽  
Phoebe Stavride ◽  
Stella A. Nicolaou
Keyword(s):  
Human Biology ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face
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