UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEARNING VS ONLINE LEARNING IN QUALITY EDUCATION

Abstract

This study looks at the preferences, experiences, and results of in-person and virtual learning among 500 University of the Punjab students from various academic departments. The goals include determining student preferences, investigating the characteristics of each medium that is liked, evaluating the influence of faculty assistance, analyzing academic success, and determining the institutional preparedness for online learning. The study uses a structured questionnaire and a multistage sampling procedure with a quantitative approach. The results show that departments had different perceptions and that participants valued indirect characteristics. Academic success, as determined by GPA, demonstrates similar results from in- person and virtual instruction. Positive opinions of teacher assistance highlight how important it is to academic achievement. Overall, institutions seem prepared for e-learning; however, there is still need for growth in terms of flexibility. In light of the changing nature of education, the study offers institutions, legislators, and educator’s new perspectives on how to improve learning environments and tactics that meet the varied requirements and preferences of students. Among the suggestions are implementing flexible learning strategies, improving teacher assistance, making strategic investments in institutional preparedness, attending to gender-specific viewpoints, and staying up-to-date on developments in educational technology.