Students' perceptions and experiences of remote learning amid covid-19 pandemic in Ghana.
Rockson Kumi, Jonathan Quartey, Samuel Koranteng Kwakye and 1 others
PMID 38510159WHAT IT FOUND
Most allied health students in Ghana were neutral or dissatisfied with remote learning, preferring face-to-face classes.
Anxiety affected fewer than half, with no difference by programme or year. Practical training gaps and isolation were key concerns.
Key findings
01Fewer than half of students were satisfied with remote learning, and most preferred face-to-face delivery for future courses.
02Anxiety levels did not differ significantly between allied health programmes or academic years.
03Students reported that remote learning lacked the enjoyment of face-to-face interaction, with isolation cited as a barrier.
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What it does not show
The response rate was 48%, meaning nearly half of approached students did not participate, which may bias results. Data relied on self-reporting, which can be inaccurate. The study did not explore factors like technology access or personal circumstances that influence remote learning experiences. There was no control group for comparison.
Declared interests
None declared.
The easy way to misread this
Do not interpret the lack of significant anxiety differences as evidence that remote learning is equally effective for all disciplines. The study reports student perceptions and anxiety levels, not clinical competency or learning outcomes, and practical training gaps were a major source of dissatisfaction.