COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably disrupted the education system, prompting many universities and schools to suspend in-person classes in favour of online learning. This transition has been linked to increased levels of academic stress and mental health issues among university students. This stud...
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2023
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| author | Phiriepa, Antletse Mapaling, Curwyn Matlakala, Frans Koketso Tsabedze, Wandile |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably disrupted the education system, prompting many universities and schools to suspend in-person classes in favour of online learning. This transition has been linked to increased levels of academic stress and mental health issues among university students. This study aimed to (i) assess the coverage of articles addressing the challenges faced by students in higher education institutions during lockdown and (ii) identify the coping mechanisms employed by these students. Employing a scoping review methodology, researchers selectively reviewed articles published from 2019 to 2023. Databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Sabinet Africa Journals served as sources for data collection, which was subsequently analysed thematically. Findings indicate that psychology students faced multiple challenges during online learning, including elevated stress and anxiety levels, data limitations, and poor network connectivity. To cope with these challenges, students relied on support from family and friends, self-motivation, and effective time management. Consequently, the study highlights the need for pedagogical adaptations, recommending that educators modify their teaching approaches to better engage students in discussions and mitigate the noted challenges. |
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| spelling | ukm.eprints-230352024-02-19T06:25:55Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23035/ COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown Phiriepa, Antletse Mapaling, Curwyn Matlakala, Frans Koketso Tsabedze, Wandile The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably disrupted the education system, prompting many universities and schools to suspend in-person classes in favour of online learning. This transition has been linked to increased levels of academic stress and mental health issues among university students. This study aimed to (i) assess the coverage of articles addressing the challenges faced by students in higher education institutions during lockdown and (ii) identify the coping mechanisms employed by these students. Employing a scoping review methodology, researchers selectively reviewed articles published from 2019 to 2023. Databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Sabinet Africa Journals served as sources for data collection, which was subsequently analysed thematically. Findings indicate that psychology students faced multiple challenges during online learning, including elevated stress and anxiety levels, data limitations, and poor network connectivity. To cope with these challenges, students relied on support from family and friends, self-motivation, and effective time management. Consequently, the study highlights the need for pedagogical adaptations, recommending that educators modify their teaching approaches to better engage students in discussions and mitigate the noted challenges. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023-11 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23035/1/637212252212PB.pdf Phiriepa, Antletse and Mapaling, Curwyn and Matlakala, Frans Koketso and Tsabedze, Wandile (2023) COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown. e-Bangi Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 20 (4). pp. 268-280. ISSN 1823-884x http://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/index |
| spellingShingle | Phiriepa, Antletse Mapaling, Curwyn Matlakala, Frans Koketso Tsabedze, Wandile COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title | COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title_full | COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title_fullStr | COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title_full_unstemmed | COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title_short | COVID-19 and online learning: a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| title_sort | covid 19 and online learning a scoping review of the challenges faced by students in higher institutions during lockdown |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23035/1/637212252212PB.pdf |
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