Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR)
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 8

“Satisfaction towards distance learning programme among under graduate students of Kuvempu University”

  • Author:
  • C Geetha1, S P Rakesh2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Page Number: 11 to 19

1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Education, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta, Karnataka, India. Email id: geetha.edu@gmail.com

2Research Scholar, Dept. of Education, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta, Karnataka, India. Email id: rakeshspedu@gmail.com

Online published on 9 October, 2017.

Abstract

This study investigated the Satisfaction Towards Distance Learning among Undergraduate Students of Kuvempu University. The research employed a survey method and the data was collected through the questionnaire. Hundred students were selected using Convenience sampling technique. In order to analyse the students' satisfaction with distance learning courses, a structured questionnaire was used, this questionnaire includes 20 items in the collection of data through self-administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data in the study using SPSS. Findings revealed that, 35% of the undergraduate students are not Satisfied towards distance learning programme. Only 15% of the undergraduate students are more Satisfied towards distance learning programme. Undergraduate Female students are more satisfied towards distance learning programme than male students. Students studying in main campus (KUDDE) are more satisfied towards distance learning programme than Students studying in other study Centers of Kuvempu University. Students studying in B.A course are more satisfied towards distance learning programme than B. Sc. and B. Com/BBA Students. The University student support system should include student training, technology and technical assistance, library and information services, registration, assessment, and advising. Quality Distance Learning requires careful attention to learning design, effective faculty training, organizational commitment to adequate program support, selection of appropriate delivery technology, and a focus on student learning outcomes.

Keywords

Satisfaction, Distance Learning, Course and Kuvempu University