Cognitive and Psychological Reverberations of Remote Learning on
Students at the University of Saida

Nasreddine ARIS
University of Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar, Algeria
arispsychologue@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6945-6530
Meryem BABOU SEKKAL
University of Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar, Algeria
meryembabou@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3581-8166

Abstract

Distance learning using Information and Communication Technology has become a necessary option that has replaced the traditional way of learning. Teachers opted for this alternative to complete the lacunas of teaching or the allotted duration of learning when unexpected matters such as the emergence of the pandemic Covid 19 and the closure of universities take place. In other words, teachers have started integrating Information and Communication Technology gadgets in the past but not with the same amount as in today’s classes since using them was a choice rather than a necessity. Accordingly, the present study aims to determine the psychological effects of distance learning on Algerian students and the extent to which students have accepted or rejected this new system of learning. The researchers find it necessary to tackle this issue since it has become a part of students’ lives. A psychological attitudes questionnaire has been applied to a sample of students of Saida University attempting to answer the set-up questions. Yet, 20 master two students have been selected randomly and the obtained data will be processed, analyzed and interpreted both quantitatively and qualitatively. Although the study has shown that distance learning has proved effective during this period, the great majority of students have shown some negative attitudes as this type of learning has resulted in some undesirable feelings and psychological troubles. The latter are embodied in feelings of insecurity, anxiety, fear, stress and despair which have negatively influenced students’ learning performance and psychological well-being.

Keywords: Attitudes, learning, cognitive and psychological reverberations, remote learning,students at the University of Saida

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70091/atras/AI.1

How to Cite this Paper :

Aris, N., & Babou Sekkal, M. (2024). Cognitive and Psychological Reverberations of Remote Learning on Students at the University of Saida. Atras Journal, 5 (Special Issue), 19-28.

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