A Study on African Students’ Perception of Their Adaptation to Online Teaching Environment
Abstract
This study investigates African students’ adaptation to the online teaching environment in two dimensions. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to 82 African taking online courses off ered by universities in China. Results show that in terms of self-perception, students have a positive attitude towards online teaching but face difficulties in specific teaching areas. Adaptation to academic rules, especially class attendance, is challenging. Regarding the perception of teachers and staff , teachers are considered helpful, with first-year students requiring more direct assistance. Administrative staff ’s efforts in providing assistance are recognized, but there is room for improvement in patience.
Keywords
African students; Adaptation; Online teaching environment
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i8.13743
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