scholarly journals Migrating From Face-To-Face to Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experiences of Psychology Students at a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Monique Cloete ◽  
Jessica Michele Ellington ◽  
Anke Jansen van Vuuren ◽  
Elisca Adele Marais ◽  
Poppy Masinga
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an accelerated migration from face-to-face to online learning. This article aims to explore and describe how psychology students experienced the migration from face-to-face to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. It entailed a qualitative research design with an exploratory and descriptive approach. The participants were 28 purposively sampled psychology students from a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng. An online survey method was employed to gather the needed information which was then subjected to a thematic analysis. It emerged that the challenges experienced by students were internet connectivity issues, insufficient computer literacy, reduced class time, anxiety, physical impact, and communication issues. Moreover, some benefits related to flexibility, the convenience of online studies and safety from infection with COVID-19 were identified. It was also noted that having certain attributes such as independence, time management skills, having support and being tech savvy improved the online learning process. Some opportunities for Higher Education Institutions to improve the experiences of students included creativity in module delivery as well as providing guidelines on how to use these online platforms.

Factors affecting the adoption of e-learning technologies among higher education students in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 492-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Nasiru Yakubu ◽  
Salihu Ibrahim Dasuki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Behavioural Intentions

The aim of the study is to investigate factors that influence the adoption and use of educational technology by students of a higher education institution in developing countries. The study employed the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). The online survey method was used to collect data from 286 students of a higher education institution in Nigeria. The maximum likelihood method based on structural equation modelling (SEM) using IBM Amos 22.0 application was used to analyse the data. The study determined that performance expectancy and effort expectancy (p < 0.001) were significant factors in influencing the behavioural intention to use Canvas. Social Influence was deemed to be a statistically non-significant factor in influencing behavioural intentions as (p > 0.05). Facilitating conditions and behavioural intentions were determined to be salient factors that positively influence the actual usage of Canvas by the students. The results from the data obtained partially support the UTAUT’s ability to explain the factors responsible for the acceptance of educational technology in developing countries, in Nigeria to be specific. Furthermore the study contributes to the formulation of approaches and guidelines to enhance the adoption of educational technologies in developing countries.

scholarly journals Administrative Services Satisfaction Survey in Private Higher Education Institution in Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 729-733
Author(s):  
Dennis L. Estacio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Administrative Services ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined the level of satisfaction of the administrators, teaching and non-teaching personnel of services rendered by the Administrative Services through Survey in Private Higher Education Institution in Malolos City, Bulacan. An ongoing effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services in the Private Higher Education Institution in Malolos City, Bulacan and specifically to identify needed adjustments to better “facilitate education” through Administrative Services (AS), the Head, University Buildings and Campus Ground Maintenance Unit develop and administer a comprehensive Satisfaction Survey. The purpose of the study is to examine the area of strengths and weaknesses that were identified through the survey questionnaire used by 50 respondents representing the 20% of the Private Higher Education Institution in Malolos City personnel. This study makes use of the descriptive survey method to obtain date and information needed in determining the Administrative Services Satisfaction Survey.  All Administrators, faculty, and non-teaching staff in the Private Higher Education Institution in Malolos City were invited by questionnaire and completed the survey. The purpose of this brief is to examine the responses from the fifty valid surveys received. The summary of the study provides recommendations for further research and to produce corrective actions on the area that need improvement.

scholarly journals The Perceptions Of Employees In A Private Higher Education Institution Towards Corporate Social Responsibility

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Mcdonald ◽  
Jacques Liebenberg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Selection Of

This article explores the perceptions a private Higher Education Institution’s employees have of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Results were gathered from a selection of 19 employees at the organisation, through in depth face-to-face interviews and one focus group. Results were substantiated across both groups. A brief analysis of secondary unsolicited data was conducted to further explore the organisation’s role in CSR. It was found that employees of the organisation are not positively predisposed to CSR and that many of them lack an understanding of the concept.

scholarly journals The incidence of structural racism in the employability by psychology students at a private higher education institution in Pernambuco – Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Cândido Bezerra ◽  
Anna Flávia Da Silva Cruz ◽  
Beatriz Barros Cordeiro ◽  
Fernando Francisco da Silva ◽  
Juliane Pedrosa Jucá De Barros Brandt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
Higher Education Institution

scholarly journals Teaching Sentiment in Emergency Online Learning—A Conceptual Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Domingos Martinho ◽  
Pedro Sobreiro ◽  
Ricardo Vardasca
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Experience ◽  
The Impact

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions with a face-to-face model have found themselves in the contingency of migrating to online learning. This study explores the perspective of all the lecturers at a Portuguese private higher education institution who were invited to participate, regardless of their research area, in this questionnaire. It aims to propose and test a conceptual model that combines attitudes, preferred activities, and technological experience with the sentiment about the impact of this experience on students’ learning process, on their teaching activity, and on the strategy of higher education institutions. An online questionnaire was conducted to 65 lecturers engaging in emergency online lecturing. The obtained results showed that lecturers reveal a positive attitude towards online lecturing, tend to prefer activities in which they feel most comfortable in face-to-face lecturing, and consider having technological experience useful for online activities. Lecturers have a positive sentiment about the impact of online learning on students’ learning, their faculty career, and the strategy of higher education institutions. The proposed conceptual model test shows that the model has well-fitting conditions. The results confirm the hypotheses formulated: namely, the predictive effect of attitude, preferred activities, and technological experience on sentiment. Faculty engagement in emergency online lecturing shows that the members are available to participate in the changing process, and the proposed conceptual model can be used to assess this readiness.

scholarly journals An Action Research on Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of a Distance Course in a Vocational Higher Education Institution

2015 ◽  
pp. 138-166
Author(s):  
Erman Uzun ◽  
M. Yaşar Özden ◽  
Ali Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Vocational Higher Education

In this chapter, the main purpose is to explain design, development, delivery, and evaluation process of a new distance web design course for the needs of students in a vocational higher education institution. It is important to highlight how wisely instructional technology was designed and used to mitigate problems to effectively support the course. Proactive action research was used as a framework of the study. This research focused on an analysis of the existing face-to-face course to mitigate its problems in the new design. Then, strengths and weaknesses of the new design in the new context were investigated. It is important to highlight that technology comes with its unique problems and opportunities. Thus, teaching in a technological environment confronts instructors with a wide range of pedagogical, technological, and physical challenges.

scholarly journals Implementation of a Mental Health internship in a higher education institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Pinheiro de Figueiredo ◽  
Marcelo Picinin Bernuci ◽  
Raquel Gusmão de Oliveira ◽  
Nilce Marzolla Ideriha ◽  
Ely Mitie Massuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Family Approach ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Different Levels

ABSTRACT The approval of the More Doctors Program has triggered a number of readjustments of the National Curricular Guidelines (DCNs) for Medical Education, like the creation of a mental health internship integrated into the health service and community. Due to this demand, the higher education institutions have been encouraged to innovate in their teaching-learning methodologies in order to guarantee a generalist, humanistic and critical professional education. We report the experience of a private higher education institution in the implementation of a mental health internship in consonance with the new DCNs. We present all the steps of the implementation, reporting the participation of students, supervisors, preceptors and managers. We show that a mental health internship linked to different levels of healthcare promotes learning conditions capable of favoring the decentralization of care and application of the community/family approach.

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