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A Social Cognitive Analysis of One South African University Students’ Remote Learning Experiences and Home-Based Learning Effectiveness (97020)
Session Chair: Shakespear M Chiphambo
Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:45
Session: Session 2
Room: (1F) Barceloneta
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
This qualitative study explored students' remote learning experiences through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory at a South African University during the digital age, examining the complex interplay of personal, environmental, and behavioural factors that influence home-based learning effectiveness. Data was collected from 231 university students through open-ended questionnaire responses, explicitly focusing on their perceptions of remote learning worthiness and accompanying justifications. Utilising Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach, the study revealed that 87.4% (n=202) of students found remote learning challenging and not worthwhile, while 12.6% (n=29) reported positive experiences. The analysis, guided by Bandura's triadic reciprocal determinism model, identified key barriers, including inadequate internet connectivity in rural areas, limited physical learning spaces, competing family responsibilities, and socio-economic constraints. Conversely, successful remote learning experiences were associated with strong self-efficacy, effective adaptive strategies, and robust family support systems. The findings highlight the critical need for enhanced digital infrastructure, targeted student support mechanisms, and inclusive educational policies that acknowledge diverse learning environments. This research contributes to understanding remote learning dynamics in the South African higher education context, offering insights for institutional policy development and creating sustainable support systems that address both technological and socio-environmental challenges in the digital age.
Authors:
Shakespear M. Chiphambo, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Bulelwa Makena, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Nomxolisi Mtsi, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Neliswa Gqoli, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Ntando Mpahla, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Shakespear M. Chiphambo is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa
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