Keywords
Perceptions
Undergraduate Students
COVID-19 Pandemic
Teaching Practices
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The study focuses on understanding the perceptions of undergraduate (UG) students towards online classes at Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (BJB) Autonomous College in Odisha, India. It aims to provide valuable insights into the impact of online education, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methodology includes a descriptive survey method, with a sample of 270 6th-semester UG students from different streams selected using disproportionate stratified random sampling. The study compares the mean perception scores of UG students based on their locality, gender, and academic stream, revealing significant differences in how they perceive online classes. The findings have implications for addressing the challenges of online education and guiding educators in enhancing their teaching practices to better meet the needs of UG students in an online learning environment. The study also highlights the importance of recognizing and accommodating UG students’ diverse perspectives and experiences in online education.
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