A study on perception of dance teachers toward online classes

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

A study on perception of dance teachers toward online classes

Dr. (Mr.) W.B.A.Vitharana
Namibia University of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate out more about impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the educational system and collect data about it. Within the framework of a survey research design, quantitative and qualitative research approaches were applied in this research. Teachers out of several schools in the Colombo district constitute the study’s target population. The data for this study was collected using a questionnaire with focused on three main areas: (1) teachers’ understanding of the idea of online classrooms; (2) teachers’ perceptions of online classes; and (3) teachers’ perceptions of online classrooms. (2) Teachers’ perceptions of the benefits of integrating online activities in Sri Lankan schools, and (3) Teachers’ perceptions of the challenges and issues in implementing new practices in Sri Lankan schools. Frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the teachers’ responses to the survey. Despite the fact that the concept of online class practices is new to Sri Lankan teachers, the analysis revealed that they are aware of the concept and have positive perceptions of online class practices. They did believe that the use of online classes could have a number of advantages, including changing traditional teaching methods, providing up-to-date subject information, improving the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process, increasing students’ interest in learning, incorporating changes in the IT world, and developing teachers’ skills and attitudes to come to terms with major problems. As a result of this study, it is recommended that relevant stakeholders suggest suitable steps to create online classes and ensure their maximum being used in schools.

Key words: perception, dance teachers, online classes

Introduction

COVID – 19 (corona virus) is a devastating viral disease that has had a significant influence on human life around the world. The pandemic has had an impact not just on human life but also on education. The purpose of this study is to find out what dance teachers think about online programs from this viewpoint.
The outbreak of the COVID – 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on schools, according to WHO (2019). The Covid-19 pandemic forced all schools, schools, and preschools to close temporarily, as it occurred in Sri Lanka. According to this context, Sri Lanka is facing challenges with its programs, particularly degree courses. Dance teachers are one of the challenges that are having practical difficulties.
Dance instructors have searched the web to teach and learn. There were numerous issues in making the rapid transition from face-to-face or traditional classroom interaction to online interaction between lecturer and student. During teaching and learning, both the dancing teacher and the student must adapt to new ways of communicating, with the teacher trying to find new teaching practices and the student adapting to new learning styles.

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