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Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis

Purpose During COVID 19 pandemic emergency remote teaching (ERT) in higher education emerged and faculty members had to go through a transformation in teaching-learning without preparedness. The purpose of the study is to understand the instructional delivery experiences of faculty members, explore...

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Main Authors: Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha, More, Bhakti, Biju, Seena, Payini, Valsaraj, Pallath, Vinod
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spelling my.um.eprints.349242022-05-09T01:45:44Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/34924/ Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha More, Bhakti Biju, Seena Payini, Valsaraj Pallath, Vinod L Education (General) LB2300 Higher Education Purpose During COVID 19 pandemic emergency remote teaching (ERT) in higher education emerged and faculty members had to go through a transformation in teaching-learning without preparedness. The purpose of the study is to understand the instructional delivery experiences of faculty members, explore the challenges and how they overcame these challenges during the transition from traditional classroom teaching to ERT. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach using phenomenology is adapted for the study. The study is conducted in selected renowned government and private universities offering professional education in India, Malaysia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Data analysis is using NVivo, data management software, based on Ricouer's theory of interpretation. Findings The findings identify unique challenges and opportunities in faculty experiences during the implementation of ERT and universities require more preparedness in implementing a revised pedagogy. Addressing these unique challenges is, therefore, essential in effective change management and ensuring the effectiveness of instructional delivery. Research limitations/implications The study comprises faculty experiences from only selected countries (the United Arab Emirates, Oman, India and Malaysia) and disciplines such as business studies, design and architecture, engineering, hospitality and tourism management, medicine and nursing. The research contributes towards change management and adaptability strategies during emergency transitions. Practical implications The study has implications in the field of education, administration, research and society at large. This is an era of change that has witnessed tremendous possibilities of digital technology in enhancing remote teaching and learning at all levels of education worldwide. The study enumerates the factors influencing the paradigm shift in the pedagogy for present and future higher education. The present study also highlights how challenging this transformation was to the lives of professional academics and emphasized how effectively the faculty need to be mentored for the future by the administration. Future research can envisage effective tools and techniques for strengthening professional education at universities. The social context and human experiences in ERT and their impact on the process of learning are also addressed in the study. Social implications The study aims to understand the social context and human experiences in the process of ERT and their impact on the process of learning. Originality/value The findings of the study would throw light into the factors influencing the paradigm shift in the pedagogy for present and future higher education. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd 2021-10-04 Article PeerReviewed Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha and More, Bhakti and Biju, Seena and Payini, Valsaraj and Pallath, Vinod (2021) Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis. Interactive Technology And Smart Education, 18 (3, SI). pp. 319-344. ISSN 1741-5659, DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-09-2020-0198 <https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-09-2020-0198>. 10.1108/ITSE-09-2020-0198
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topic L Education (General)
LB2300 Higher Education
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LB2300 Higher Education
Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha
More, Bhakti
Biju, Seena
Payini, Valsaraj
Pallath, Vinod
Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
description Purpose During COVID 19 pandemic emergency remote teaching (ERT) in higher education emerged and faculty members had to go through a transformation in teaching-learning without preparedness. The purpose of the study is to understand the instructional delivery experiences of faculty members, explore the challenges and how they overcame these challenges during the transition from traditional classroom teaching to ERT. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach using phenomenology is adapted for the study. The study is conducted in selected renowned government and private universities offering professional education in India, Malaysia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Data analysis is using NVivo, data management software, based on Ricouer's theory of interpretation. Findings The findings identify unique challenges and opportunities in faculty experiences during the implementation of ERT and universities require more preparedness in implementing a revised pedagogy. Addressing these unique challenges is, therefore, essential in effective change management and ensuring the effectiveness of instructional delivery. Research limitations/implications The study comprises faculty experiences from only selected countries (the United Arab Emirates, Oman, India and Malaysia) and disciplines such as business studies, design and architecture, engineering, hospitality and tourism management, medicine and nursing. The research contributes towards change management and adaptability strategies during emergency transitions. Practical implications The study has implications in the field of education, administration, research and society at large. This is an era of change that has witnessed tremendous possibilities of digital technology in enhancing remote teaching and learning at all levels of education worldwide. The study enumerates the factors influencing the paradigm shift in the pedagogy for present and future higher education. The present study also highlights how challenging this transformation was to the lives of professional academics and emphasized how effectively the faculty need to be mentored for the future by the administration. Future research can envisage effective tools and techniques for strengthening professional education at universities. The social context and human experiences in ERT and their impact on the process of learning are also addressed in the study. Social implications The study aims to understand the social context and human experiences in the process of ERT and their impact on the process of learning. Originality/value The findings of the study would throw light into the factors influencing the paradigm shift in the pedagogy for present and future higher education.
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author Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha
More, Bhakti
Biju, Seena
Payini, Valsaraj
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More, Bhakti
Biju, Seena
Payini, Valsaraj
Pallath, Vinod
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title Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
title_short Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
title_full Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
title_fullStr Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
title_full_unstemmed Faculty experiences on emergency remote teaching during COVID-19: A multicentre qualitative analysis
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publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
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