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Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on University Educational Satisfaction

코로나19 펜데믹이 대학교육만족도에 미친 영향 분석

  • Received : 2024.09.15
  • Accepted : 2024.11.01
  • Published : 2024.11.30

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university educational satisfaction. To achieve this, a survey on educational satisfaction was conducted alongside a focus group interview (FGI) with students at University A. The educational satisfaction survey involved 822 enrolled students, and one-way ANOVA with post-hoc tests was performed to examine inter-group differences by grade. The focus group interview was conducted with six third-year students (class of 2020) who enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore their perceptions of educational satisfaction. The survey results indicated that the third-year student group exhibited relatively lower levels of university educational satisfaction compared to students from other grades. This pattern was consistently reflected across all sub-factors. The FGI research findings identified that the shift to non-face-to-face university experiences centered on the pandemic was a primary factor in decreasing university educational satisfaction. Specifically, dissatisfaction stemmed from existential uncertainties about university life, perceived inequities in grading assessments, challenges in conducting practical courses, loss of university vitality, and inadequate development of interpersonal relationships. Proposed strategies to enhance university educational satisfaction include establishing an integrated academic operation system, diversifying experimental and practical learning methods through educational technology, and expanding positive interactions with peers, juniors, seniors, and faculty members.

이 연구의 목적은 코로나19 펜데믹이 대학교육만족도에 어떠한 영향을 미쳤는지를 규명하는 데 있다. 연구목적을 달성하기 위해, A대학 재학생을 대상으로 대학교육만족도 조사와 초점집단면접(FGI)을 수행했다. 대학교육만족도 조사는 재학생 822명을 대상으로 실시하였으며, 학년에 따른 집단 간 차이를 확인하기 위해 일원배치 분산분석과 사후검정을 실시했다. 초점집단면접에서는 코로나19 펜데믹 시기에 대학에 입학한 3학년(2020학번) 학생 6명을 대상으로 대학교육만족도에 대한 인식을 확인했다. 교육만족도 설문조사 결과, 3학년 학생 집단이 타 학년 집단에 비해 대학교육만족도가 상대적으로 낮았으며, 모든 하위요인에서도 낮게 나타났다. 초점집단면접에서도 코로나19 펜데믹으로 인한 비대면 중심의 대학생활 경험이 대학교육만족도를 낮추는 핵심 요인으로 분석되었다. 구체적으로 살펴보면, 비대면 수업으로 인한 대학 존재에 대한 의문, 성적평가의 공정성, 전공실습 어려움, 대학의 활기 상실, 대인관계 형성 미흡 등으로 인해 교육만족도가 낮아진 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 연구결과에 근거하여, 대학교육만족도 제고 방안으로 대면·비대면 통합적 학사 운영 체계 확립, 에듀테크를 활용한 실험·실습 방법 다면화, 동료·선후배·교수와의 긍정적 상호작용 경험 확장 등을 제언했다.

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