A Review of the Effects of Coronavirus on University Students’ Learning

¹ Department of Business Study
² Department of Mechanical Engineering Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae, Papua New Guinea University.

^* Corresponding author: aezeden.mohamed@pnguot.ac.pg.

Abstract

This article aims to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affects students’ learning and to determine the most effective way for universities to manage the epidemic while continuing their regular operations. The study also aims to identify any areas where universities’ behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic or any similar crises in the future may need to be improved. The primary purpose of any university is to carry out academic activities, and this research focuses on how to do so effectively and efficiently. The study reports that COVID-19 has hurt graduate programs, internships, internal and external assessments, and student learning after reviewing the literature. However, the pandemic has also allowed universities to improve their internet and ICT infrastructure and provide the necessary skills for their workforce to deliver effective learning. This was done in addition to mitigating the learning challenges brought on by COVID-19. While the article focuses on analyzing the body of literature about the impact of COVID-19 on student learning during the pandemic, it also identifies several areas that need further investigation. To provide an integrated approach to managing university academic business while combating the pandemic, research must be done from the viewpoint of teachers, lecturers, administrators, and other parties. The first chapter of the study covers the primary data and history of COVID-19. COVID-19 began in late 2019 and rapidly spread globally. The World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic in early 2020. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of life, including schooling. The second chapter examines the impact of the pandemic on students' learning, as well as the containment and preventative measures implemented by the relevant authorities to halt the virus’s spread. This chapter covers the enrollment of students before and after COVID-19, the teaching strategies used to reduce the risk of infection and ensure student learning, the validity and efficiency of student assessments, and other experiences, including stress on a physical, emotional, and financial level. It also discusses internships and jobs and outlines some benefits and opportunities associated with efficient learning as a means of advancing. The final chapter emphasizes the limitations of the paper's topic under discussion.