Publication Date: 2021/07/06
Abstract: This study aims to understand lecturers and students challenges and perceptions of online reading during COVID-19 pandemic. The population of this study was lecturers and students of MKU Universitas Hasanuddin. Questionnaires were administered to seven lecturers and 202 students to observe the challenges. In addition, series of interview were done to seven lecturers. The findings showed that four challenges are faced by lecturers in online reading course. These challenges are challenges in preparation, technical issues, students’ lack of focus and engagement, and students’ limited access to teaching medium. Similarly, students also experience four challenges that are lack of motivation, incapability to interact with peers, incapability to focus, and technical issues. Lastly, both lecturers and students have positive perceptions and attitude towards online reading course.
Keywords: Reading Course; Online Learning; Pandemic, Perception, Students Challenge.
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