The Challenges of Learning and Practical Activities of the Undergraduate Biology Curriculum in the Coronavirus Conditions
نویسندگان
1 Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Professor, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant professor, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
4 PhD Candidate of Higher Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
doi
10.30473/idej.2023.66060.1130چکیده
Learning and practical activities in biology is an important element of the curriculum, which has faced challenges and opportunities in the distance education process in the conditions of the coronavirus. The aim of the research was to identify the learning challenges and practical activities of biology professors and undergraduate students of Kabul Education University -Afghanistan in virtual classes under the Covid-19 conditions. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and grounded theory method. The research population was 36 professors and students who participated in targeted interviews of 20 men and 16 women. The results showed that (limited access to the Internet, non-implementation of practical and laboratory activities, evaluation challenges and changes in the time and place of teaching) are the things that have affected the quality of education, learning and practical activities' of biology in the Corona conditions. By creating a balanced e-learning infrastructure in all regions of the country and investing more in educational technology, can be reduced learning challenges and practical activities.
