Challenges of E-Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Uganda Universities

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a quick transition to online learning, which has presented teachers with many difficulties when delivering instruction from a distance. In the context of e-teaching, this study investigated the difficulties faced by academic staff members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted as part of a qualitative research strategy with faculty members with e-teaching experience during the pandemic. The research identified several challenges related to technology, pedagogical adaptation, student engagement, assessment and feedback, workload management, and the effect on faculty members' emotions and psychological health. These difficulties highlighted the requirement for technological competence, pedagogical training, support structures, and resources to improve the experience of e-teaching. Comprehensive faculty development programs, inclusive instructional design, a variety of evaluation techniques, assistance with workload management, and attempts to enhance faculty well-being are among the recommendations. By addressing these issues, educational institutions can manage the difficulties of e-teaching in emergencies and ensure that students receive high-quality instruction in virtual classrooms.