The impact of the physical environment on the quality of distance education

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION Pub Date : 2023-04-27 DOI:10.1108/qae-09-2022-0163

K. Al-Tkhayneh, A. R. Altakhaineh, Khaled Khamis Nser

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Purpose This study aims to discuss the impact of the physical environment on the quality of distance education from the viewpoint of a number of teaching staff in Jordanian universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A total of 308 lecturers were selected using a snowball sampling method from different social media websites. The researcher used a descriptive analysis method by conducting social surveys. Findings The results reveal that there is a negative impact of the physical environment on the quality of distance education from the perspective of the teaching staff in Jordanian universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results also show that there are statistically significant differences between males and females in terms of the quality of distance education in favor of males. In addition, there are no statistically significant differences in the quality of distance education based on the place from which the lecture is given and the faculty type. Practical implications The study recommends improving teaching staff’s performance in the teaching process, boosting their comfort level and reducing stress and anxiety which may be caused by the surrounding physical environment during distance education. Originality/value The topic of the study is of great significance to quality assurance in education, i.e. online learning and teaching.

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物理环境对远程教育质量的影响

目的本研究旨在从新冠肺炎大流行期间约旦大学教师的角度讨论物理环境对远程教育质量的影响。设计/方法论/方法采用滚雪球抽样法从不同的社交媒体网站中选出308名讲师。研究人员采用描述性分析方法进行社会调查。研究结果表明，在新冠肺炎大流行期间，从约旦大学教职员工的角度来看，物理环境对远程教育质量产生了负面影响。研究结果还表明，在有利于男性的远程教育质量方面，男性和女性之间存在统计学上的显著差异。此外，根据授课地点和教师类型，远程教育的质量没有统计学上的显著差异。实践意义本研究建议在远程教育过程中提高教师的教学表现，提高他们的舒适度，减少周围物理环境可能引起的压力和焦虑。原创性/价值本研究的主题对教育质量保证，即在线学习和教学具有重要意义。

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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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3.10

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期刊介绍： QAE publishes original empirical or theoretical articles on Quality Assurance issues, including dimensions and indicators of Quality and Quality Improvement, as applicable to education at all levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher and professional education. Periodically, QAE also publishes systematic reviews, research syntheses and assessment policy articles on topics of current significance. As an international journal, QAE seeks submissions on topics that have global relevance. Article submissions could pertain to the following areas integral to QAE''s mission: -organizational or program development, change and improvement -educational testing or assessment programs -evaluation of educational innovations, programs and projects -school efficiency assessments -standards, reforms, accountability, accreditation, and audits in education -tools, criteria and methods for examining or assuring quality