Research supervision in distance learning: issues and challenges

Zaheer, Muhammad; Munir, Saba

doi:10.1108/aaouj-01-2020-0003

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“…The concern challenges include supporting the digital divide, disrespect for the primary goal of the learning process, a negative impact on the interaction between instructors and students, supporting plagiarism and an increase in educational expenses. The findings of this study are in line with the previous studies reporting challenges facing distance learning, particularly a recent study by Arthur-Nyarko et al (2020), Zaheer and Munir (2020).…”

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“…The challenges include low quality of education and achievement, lack of socialization and motivation, isolation, lack of facial expression and body language and limited interactions. Recent studies reporting challenges of distance learning include a study by Sbaffi and Bennett (2019), Arthur-Nyarko et al (2020), Zaheer and Munir (2020).…”

Section: Challenges and Disadvantages Of Distance Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic: satisfaction, opportunities and challenges as perceived by faculty members and students

Refae

Kaba

Eletter

2021

ITSE

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Purpose This study aims to investigate and assess the first experience of faculty members and students with distance learning implemented at Al Ain University (AAU) to contain the spread of Coronavirus or COVID-19. The paper attempted to understand faculty and students’ satisfaction with institutional readiness for distance learning and perception towards opportunities and challenges of distance learning. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on data collected in March 2020 through an online survey questionnaire from the participants (students = 445, faculty members = 139). The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was used in formulating a conceptual framework. The collected data were analysed using several statistical techniques and partial least square structural equation modelling, to test and verify hypotheses. Findings The study found that, although faculty members and students expressed high satisfaction with the institutional readiness for distance learning and believed in its opportunities and advantages, they expressed concerns about the challenges facing distance learning. Findings of the study indicated a relationship between the status or college of the participant and perceived opportunities and advantages of distance learning. Hypotheses testing supported the study framework and UTAUT theory by identifying and confirming the impact of perceived opportunities of distance learning on satisfaction with the institutional readiness for distance learning. Originality/value The study suggested that non-distance learning institutions should keep offering courses through distance learning to prevent any shortcomings in the future.

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Section: Challenges and Disadvantages Of Distance Learningmentioning

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Distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic: satisfaction, opportunities and challenges as perceived by faculty members and students

Refae

Kaba

Eletter

2021

ITSE

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“…On the other hand, 58 % to 75.3 %, of the participants agreed on difficulties related to: communication with their students and other supervisors; permanent monitoring of the thesis writing; maintaining regular contact with students; elaboration of a work calendar; the high number of students to be supervised; and lack of interaction with other supervisors to discuss the problems faced. This is in agreement with the results of the study of Zaheer and Munir (2020) which revealed that the time constraints, official restrictions, irregular contacts and technology are the main issues faced by supervisors.…”

Section: Results and Discussion 31 Conception And Difficulties Related To Trm And Srwsupporting

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“…On the other hand, according to the opinion of the participants the difficulties faced during SRW are due to: insufficient knowledge of students about research methodology; not very well activated research laboratory; irregular contact with students; high number of students supervised by one supervisor; and scarcity of seminars. This is in agreement with the results of the study of Zaheer and Munir (2020) which revealed that the time constraints, official restrictions, and irregular contacts are the main issues faced by supervisors. However, based on the researchers' knowledge as instructors at the faculty of education of the Lebanese University, seminars are organized by the Educational Studies & Research Centre to support both instructors and students.…”

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Teaching Research Methodology (Trm) and Supervising Research Work (Srw): Conceptions, Difficulties, and Practices of Lebanese University Instructors

Shaaban

Yammine

Khalil

2021

Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah

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Research methodology is an essential subject in higher education, however, it is challenging to instructors because of the complexity of the course material. This study aims to highlight the conceptions, difficulties and practices of the Lebanese University research methodology instructors and research work supervisors. For this purpose, research experts constructed and validated a questionnaire. 81 instructors and / or supervisors voluntarily participated. Results showed diversification in conceptions of participants with respect to some common essential concepts within the framework of research methodology, this reflects the complexity of the content and can hinder teaching research methodology (TRM) as well as supervising research work (SRW). Moreover, the participants indicated that they face many difficulties during SRW. The majority of the instructors elaborate their own resources for teaching methodology, they implement student-centered teaching methods and variety of assessment methods allowing students to explore and practice methodology concepts. In addition, they update their knowledge and practices on their own by attending conferences, performing research, discussing with colleagues, and by reflecting on their practices. Thus, our findings imply the need to precise the competencies required for TRM and SRW, and to encourage instructors and supervisors to reflect on their practices and share their experiences.

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“…Supervision is a social interaction between two people who might have differing views but the same objectives (Zaheer & Munir, 2020). Effective supervision depends a lot on the quality of the supervisor-student relationship in the research where they engage (Cotterall, 2011).…”

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Reflections on Pedagogical Practices During Covid-19 Pandemic

Madkur¹,

Farih²,

Rojab³

et al. 2021

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This is a great effort to summarize bright ideas about educational theory and practice, especially English language education and teaching, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This anthology book will be very useful for teachers, lecturers, students, and education practitioners, especially language education, to gain experience that can be directly practiced in online, face-to-face classes, or a combination of online and faceto-face. Hopefully, this small effort that has great benefits can be continued by IELA (Indonesian English Lecturer Association) in particular and seminar organizers in general to produce important writings containing theoretical and practical ideas that are useful for the advancement of education, especially language education in Indonesia. By sharing this knowledge and experience, we can transfer these smart ideas to fellow teachers and lecturers, researchers, and practitioners to be able to solve some teaching problems with this solution.

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Research supervision in distance learning: issues and challenges

Cited by 41 publications

References 19 publications

Distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic: satisfaction, opportunities and challenges as perceived by faculty members and students

Distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic: satisfaction, opportunities and challenges as perceived by faculty members and students

Teaching Research Methodology (Trm) and Supervising Research Work (Srw): Conceptions, Difficulties, and Practices of Lebanese University Instructors

Reflections on Pedagogical Practices During Covid-19 Pandemic

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