Investigating the Enhancement of Students’ Motivation in Online Classes During COVID-19 – A Case Study of Abu Dhabi Polytechnic

Journal Title: European Journal of Teaching and Education - Year 2023, Vol 5, Issue 2

Abstract

During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in online classes has increased due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. The motivation towards this type of education is of great importance to the success of online classes. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the level of enhancement of Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (ADPoly) students' motivation toward online classes. The study used the descriptive analytical approach in collecting and analyzing the data through the sample responses of (260) males and females. The results indicated a moderate level of enhancement in students' motivation toward online classes, in general. Through the results, it was found that (Course and Curriculum Structure, Parental Habits and Involvement, Learning Environment, and Peer Relationships all contributed highly to the enhancement process, While the enhancement was moderate about (Teaching methods, technical issues, and assessments). In addition, the results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of student motivation enhancement due to gender or year level.

Authors and Affiliations

Bashar Abu Shunnar, Peter Lawson, Abeer Fahim, Wissam Abu Shunnar

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  • EP ID EP743389
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.33422/ejte.v5i2.929
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Bashar Abu Shunnar, Peter Lawson, Abeer Fahim, Wissam Abu Shunnar (2023). Investigating the Enhancement of Students’ Motivation in Online Classes During COVID-19 – A Case Study of Abu Dhabi Polytechnic. European Journal of Teaching and Education, 5(2), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-743389