Physiotherapy Undergraduates' Expectations of Online Courses: A Qualitative Study
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| Title: | Physiotherapy Undergraduates' Expectations of Online Courses: A Qualitative Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Harikrishnan Ranganathan (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Learning for Development. 2025 12(3):573-598. |
| Availability: | Commonwealth of Learning. 4710 Kingsway Suite 2500, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2 Canada. Tel: 604-775-8200; Fax: 604-775-8210; e-mail: jl4d@col.org; Web site: http://www.col.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Therapy, Online Courses, Undergraduate Students, Allied Health Occupations Education, Student Attitudes, Expectation, Technology Uses in Education, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Malaysia |
| ISSN: | 2311-1550 |
| Abstract: | Online learning has become an integral part of higher education, but many online courses fail to meet undergraduates' expectations, leading to high attrition rates. In this study, we explored physiotherapy undergraduates' (PTUGs) expectations of online courses. A qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling among PTUGs from four universities. Five focus group discussions were conducted, involving 34 PTUGs. Thematic content analysis identified main themes, including motivation to complete the course, pre-course training, content delivery methods, the role of course facilitators, course communication, and evaluation strategies. PTUGs' expectations for practical topics, varied in terms of course content and delivery. They preferred online courses with multiple components tailored to their needs. The use of videos for content delivery and conventional methods for skill evaluation were the most preferred approaches. The findings of this study could inform the design and development of future online courses in physiotherapy. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1489578 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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