LOCKDOWN ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

There are several studies have been conducted at a global level to assess the COVID-19 Lockdown related issues. But in the study is to assess the lockdown engagement and enrichment of college students during COVID-19 on various college students and university students in Tirunelveli District. An online survey was conducted from 13th May to 22nd May 2020 to collect data. A structural Questionnaire link was sent to students via Whatsapp and email using the “Google Form”. A total number of respondents is 80, the students provided complete information regarding the study survey. The researcher has applied the statistical tools like percentage analysis, reliability test, t-test, chi-square test, and cluster analysis to analyse the results. Most of the respondents stated that the financial problem is the major reason for not updating themselves and distraction, laziness, parental/child pressures are the least reasons for not updating as per the modern scenario which is expressed by the sample respondents. The researcher suggested that the universities and colleges should make their own uniform academic plan and also generate a proper Non-stop Continuity Education Plan to continue the college students' learning process during this pandemic lockdown and to have encouraged the students to upgrade their skills.