The impact of the shift to distance learning on the seven principles of good practices in university education in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Abstract
 This study aimed to know the level of impact of the shift to distance learning on the seven principles of good practices in university education taking the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic into consideration from the viewpoint of students of faculties of education. The research method used for this study was descriptive, a well structured questionnaire was developed for this, which was then administered to 435 students. The results revealed that the level of impact of the shift to distance learning on these principles taking the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration from the standpoint of the students was average. The study also revealed that the impact of the transition to distance learning on these principles, taking the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration due to the variables of academic level, appreciation, devices used in distance learning and software used in distance learning, and that there are differences due to the variable type of university in favour of public universities, was not statistically significant. The study recommendations, most notably the development of a national strategy for the development of distance learning to maintain its sustainability after the end of the corona pandemic.
 Keywords: Distance learning, good practices, university education, coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic.