Identification of Quality Factors in the Study Environment of Architecture Students in Supporting Online Learning in the Pandemic Period

Abstract

—The psychological condition of a person while studying is influenced by the conditions of the physical environment. The implementation of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the implementation of learning because not all homes prepare a special room for childrens learning. This study identifies a description of Architecture students perceptions of the quality of their learning environment during the pandemic. This quantitative descriptive study was conducted using a questionnaire survey to 148 respondents. The data sample is Architecture students at levels 3 and 4 with different learning experiences before and during the pandemic. This study describes the tendency of a pretty good student perception (67.16%) about the quality of the learning environment on the factor of space elements. Perception Space components that are not fixed, namely neatness and smells are prominent elements (87.95%). In addition, there are differences in perceptions of environmental quality aspects in supporting learning between urban respondents on the flexibility aspect (7.11%), districts on the sound stimulant aspect (5.5%) and women on the flexibility aspect (13.15%) and men on the aspects of natural elements (9.45%).