Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching and Learning: Perspectives of South African University Lecturers

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  • Author(s): Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi (ORCID Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi (ORCID 0000-0003-2174-3674)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Online Submission. 2023 2(2):265-274.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Peer Reviewed:
      N
    • Source:
      10
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Teacher Attitudes; College Faculty; COVID-19; Pandemics; Teaching Conditions; School Closing; Online Courses; Readiness; Teacher Competencies; Barriers
    • Subject Terms:
      South Africa
    • ISSN:
      2971-5121
    • Abstract:
      This study sought the perspectives of South African lecturers on the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning. In this study, 28 university teachers in three South African provinces were interviewed using a qualitative research method and phenomenological case study design. Utilizing a series of verified interviews, qualitative data were gathered. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data that were gathered. According to the study's findings, faculty members in the field of education viewed COVID-19's plan to allow them to work from home as a bad development since it left them psychologically spent and had a detrimental impact on their ability to teach and learn. Additionally, the study participants claimed that the distractions brought on by household duties caused working from home to impair their academic output. In conclusion, COVID-19 had a detrimental influence on efficient teaching and learning in South African universities. In order to prevent a repeat of this unfavorable effect of COVID-19 in the future, it was advised that a suitable online learning platform be set up.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      ED638375