Study on veterinary education (undergraduate) during covid-19 pandemic
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2022-10
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G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
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A study on the impact of Covid-19 on UG veterinary education was undertaken on 336 students and 180 teachers from various veterinary college/universities of the country. The study indicated that majority of teachers 53.89% were over 45 years and 55.06% students of 21-23 years. Only 46.43% students and 31.67% teachers used ICT before pandemic whereas 24.11% students and 22.20% teachers received institutional training to operate softwares. No significant association between training and residential area existed as χ2 3.09 and 0.42 respectively. Network type and software, network providers were significantly associated to area (p ≤ 0.05) whereas no significant association existed between network provider and devices. Major constraints included poor network connectivity, issues related to audio-video and internet-glitch where network connectivity identified as major constraint with no significant association with residential areas. Online classrelated constraints viz. punctuality of class, availability of recorded video and study material affected learning ability. Basic group ranked at I, Para-clinical at II position, Production group at III and Clinical group at IV were easiest to learn. Only 15.97% students and 30.55% teachers were satisfied with practical class for clinical subjects. For examinations majority of students 38.69% were satisfied whereas 43.33% teachers were not satisfied with theory exams. Also, 59.22% students and only 35.55% teachers were satisfied with online practical exams. Satisfaction level with online viva voice indicated 48.21% students were happy and satisfied with this mode. Technical constraints related to examinations included problem in uploading question papers faced by 70.83% teachers and answer-sheets by 70% students. For evaluation pattern only 25.55% teachers whereas 46.43% students were satisfied. Impact of online education on social health included interaction, isolation, enthusiasm and disturbance experienced during class where students ranked enthusiasm as 1st while teachers ranked isolation as the most affected parameters. Students 45.83% and teachers 40.55% suffered from vision issues followed by headache with other severe condition like spondylitis were also faced by teachers 25%. Impact analysis of online class on student’s attitude showed that frequency of class was positively to retention, concentration and motivation level whereas negatively correlated to understanding, comfort and satisfaction. Duration of class was negatively correlated to retention, motivation and satisfaction while positive with understanding, concentration and comfort. Network connectivity was positively correlated to retention and concentration whereas negative correlation with understanding, motivation and comfort.