Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, significant focus was placed on the benefits and challenges of online versus traditional face-to-face learning. This paper presents the findings from a project which paints a more complex picture. Differing Perceptions of Quality of Learning, a collaborative project between four United Kingdom universities, investigated student perceptions of teaching and learning during the pandemic. Mixed methods using survey and focus groups to collect data were used. Analysis was conducted on the overall sample, by subject area, and by ethnicity. Findings indicated that the focus in universities should be shifted from the dichotomy of face-to-face or online learning toward flexible and scaffolded modes and approaches that lead to quality learning and progressively help students to move appropriately between lecturer-led learning and independent learning. Implications for the sector include a focus on pedagogical principles and ensuring the quality of any medium and environment used. The priority recommendation is to provide scaffolding for independent distance learning.

摘要

在 COVID-19 大流行期间，人们重点关注在线学习与传统面对面学习的好处和挑战。本文介绍了一个项目的研究结果，描绘了一幅更复杂的图景。对学习质量的不同看法是四所英国大学之间的合作项目，调查了学生在大流行期间对教学和学习的看法。使用了利用调查和焦点小组收集数据的混合方法。按主题领域和种族对总体样本进行分析。研究结果表明，大学的重点应从面对面或在线学习的二分法转向灵活的、支架式的模式和方法，以实现高质量的学习，并逐步帮助学生在讲师主导的学习和独立学习之间适当地转换。对该行业的影响包括关注教学原则并确保所使用的任何媒介和环境的质量。优先建议是为独立远程学习提供支架。