Assessing the Perception and Challenges of Online Learning by Students in Some Selected Tertiary Institutions in Ghana

Academic Paper , 2021 , 62 Pages , Grade: A

Pedagogy - School System, Educational and School Politics

The study sought to assess the perception and challenges of online learning by students in some selected tertiary institutions in Ghana. Quantitative research design was adopted for the study. Using probability sampling techniques specifically stratified sampling, simple random sampling technique and the questionnaires were administered to 150 students which formed the sample size for the study. The data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 20. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize response from respondents of the different universities. Data collected was analyzed using cross tabulation. Statistical differences were compared using chi-square and a P-value of < 0.05 was considered as significant. The study concludes that, most of the students in Ghanaian tertiary institutions were young adults and the usage of online learning was embraced by the tertiary students as they saw it to be more effective. The electronic device used by most students for assessing online teaching and learning was mobile phones with high cost of purchasing data bundles as one of the major challenges students faced in the three universities for assessing the online learning platforms. The study therefore recommends that the tertiary institutions should provide free internet access to the students to assist them in their online teaching and learning. Also, it is recommended that the government and other NGOs should provide free android phone to student to assist them in their online learning and finally, appropriate training should be given to the students on how to use the online learning platform.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.0 INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Problem Statement
• 1.3 Objective of the study
• 1.3.1 Main objective
• 1.3.2 Specific objectives
• 1.4 Research questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Organization of the Study
• 1.7 Limitation of the Study
• 1.8 Delimitation of the Study
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Overview of Online Learning
• 2.2 Learning
• 2.3 Online Learning and its Growing Importance
• 2.4 The Use of Technology in Education
• 2.5 COVID-19 Pandemic and Higher Education
• 2.6 Higher Education Institutions in Ghana and Online Learning
• 2.6.1 University of Education, Winneba
• 2.6.2 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 2.7 Higher Education Transition to Online Learning
• 2.8 Learning Management System
• 2.9 Challenges of Online Learning
• 2.10 Students' Attitude towards Online Learning
• 2.11 Students' Perceptions toward Online Learning
• CHAPTER THREE
• 3.0 METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Study Area
• 3.2 Method
• 3.2.1 Research Design
• 3.2.2 Instrument for Data Collection
• 3.3 Target Population
• 3.3.1 Sampling Technique
• 3.3.2 Sample size
• 3.4 Data Analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project aims to investigate the perceptions and challenges of online learning experienced by students in selected tertiary institutions in Ghana. It delves into the broader context of online learning, its growing importance, and the role of technology in education.

• The transition of higher education institutions in Ghana to online learning.
• The challenges associated with online learning, particularly from the perspective of students.
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education and the adoption of online learning strategies.
• The role of learning management systems in facilitating online learning.
• Students' attitudes and perceptions towards online learning.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction

This chapter sets the stage for the research by providing a background to online learning, outlining the problem statement, research objectives, and the significance of the study. It also addresses the organization, limitations, and delimitations of the research.

Chapter Two: Literature Review

This chapter delves into the existing body of knowledge on online learning, encompassing its evolution, importance, and challenges. It explores the use of technology in education, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, and the specific experiences of Ghanaian tertiary institutions with online learning. The chapter also examines learning management systems and discusses students' attitudes and perceptions towards online learning.

Chapter Three: Methodology

This chapter describes the research methodology employed in the study, including the study area, research design, instrument for data collection, target population, sampling technique, sample size, and data analysis methods. This chapter lays out the framework for how the research was conducted.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Online learning, higher education, Ghana, tertiary institutions, students, perceptions, challenges, COVID-19 pandemic, learning management system, technology in education.

• Course: Technology
• Grade: A
• Author: Michael Owusu Frimpong (Author)
• Publication Year: 2021
• Pages: 62
• Catalog Number: V1368405
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346900791
• ISBN (Book): 9783346900807
• Language: English
• Tags: assessing, perception, challenges, online, learning, students, some, selected, tertiary, institutions, ghana