Online teaching modality in a pandemic time: the opinion from a group of undergraduate physics students

de Melo, Gabriel Lisboa; Brazaca, Laís Canniatti; Silva, Luciano Fernandes

doi:10.1590/1806-9126-RBEF-2021-0431

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Physics Education Research • Rev. Bras. Ensino Fís. 44 • 2022 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9126-RBEF-2021-0431 copy

Online teaching modality in a pandemic time: the opinion from a group of undergraduate physics students

Modalidade de ensino remoto em tempos de pandemia: opinião de um grupo de estudantes de Física

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The pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 affected educational activities around the world. In this scenario, online teaching was the main strategy adopted by Brazilian universities. The literature presents possibilities and boundaries to physics teaching on distance learning modality. In this context, this article aimed to investigate the opinion from a group of physics undergraduate students to have an overview of challenges for Brazilian universities. This group had the face-to-face classes changed abruptly to online modality. An electronic quiz was conducted to analyse data based on Content Analysis procedures. The group believes in the potential of online teaching during the pandemic time, but agrees that several aspects need to change. The students report that they have faced problems related to technical, pedagogical, and socioeconomic aspects. As consequence of distance learning modality, students have presented symptoms of anxiety, depression, and lack of motivation. The group points out professor training as a focus that might help improve online teaching.

Keywords:
Pandemic; online teaching; student’s opinion

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Unit of meaning	Excerpts and frequency
Online teaching critics	The main problem probably is the online teaching process. It can be solved out only through face-to-face teaching [S48].
Environment for attending classes	Attending the class is not just about having a computer and watching the class. The student needs to be in an appropriate environment to attend classes. Many students do not have this environment at home [S20].
Technical problems	Some problems with internet connection, frozen screen, data errors, internet connection dropping, etc. [S27].
Mental health	Many activities with a short deadline may lead students to anxiety. I do not perform well in subjects with these characteristics, unless it is in the face-to-face modality [S40].
Lack of motivation	I feel that I am not learning very well and I am in a bad mood to study [S45].
Bright side	Free time. Explanations can be watched several times […] I think that some disciplines could be online [S34].

Unit of meaning	Excerpts and frequency
Excessive pedagogical activities	There is an excess of activities to do and this is bad for students [S77].
Pedagogical mistakes	Some teachers use the blackboard to give online video classes as if they were teaching face-to-face [S78].
Lack of pedagogical resources	Lack of good material or very summarized content leading to a less efficient learning process [S64].
Peer instruction	Some teachers create interactive classes using methodologies such as peer instruction that help us a lot [S8].
Evaluation	Professors believe that students will copy each other’s answers. If this is the fear they need to solve it with evaluations based on groups, texts, or projects [S83].
Teacher training	The qualification of professors to teach online is essential, such a thing has not happened [S2].

Unit of meaning	Excerpts and frequency
Orientation importance	Meeting periodically with course coordinators and advisers [S59]. I think there should be more tutors [S84].
Professor-student interaction	I’ve realized the importance of professional relationship with the professor [S84].
Student-student relations	The possibility to solve questions as soon as possible through a forum where the students help each other or something similar [S42].