Cognitive and Psychological Reverberations of Remote Learning on Students at the University of Saida

Aris, Nasreddine; Babou Sekkal, Meryem

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Volume 5, Numéro 3, Pages 19-28
2024-09-30

Cognitive And Psychological Reverberations Of Remote Learning On Students At The University Of Saida

Authors : Aris Nasreddine . Babou Sekkal Meryem .

Abstract

Distance learning using information and communication technology has become a necessary option that has replaced the traditional way of learning. Teachers opted for this alternative in order to complete the lacunas of teaching or the allotted duration of learning when unexpected matters such as the emergence of the pandemic Covid 19 and the closure of universities take place. In other words, teachers have started integrating ICT’s gadgets in the past but not with the same amount as in today’s classes since using them was a choice rather than a necessity. Accordingly, the present study aims to determine the psychological effects of distant learning on Algerian students and the extent to which students have accepted or rejected this new system of learning. A psychological attitudes questionnaire has been applied to a sample of students attempting to answer the set up questions. Yet, the obtained data will be processed, analyzed and interpreted both quantitatively and qualitatively. Although the study has shown that distance learning has proved its effectiveness during this period, the great majority of students have shown some negative attitudes as this type of learning has resulted in some undesirable feelings and psychological troubles. The latter are embodied in feelings of insecurity, anxiety, fear, stress and despair which have negatively influenced students' learning performance and psychological well-being.