PROBLEM ANALYSIS

by NURIN IMAN SYAFIQAH BINTI AZHARI CD21008

WHAT IS THE WAYS OF STUDY?

The way of study is a step of the method used in the learning process to make the process more simple. The ways of study help students to develop effective and good study skills including being more organized, and good in time management. Different people have different ways of studying. Some are the auditory person who learns just by listening, some are visual where they learn by watching the visual of what they are learning, and kinesthetic is a type of learner that likes to move around during the learning process. The way of study can also change from time to time depending on the person itself.

HOW ONLINE LEARNING EFFECT THE WAYS OF STUDY ?

A sudden change in the mode of study from face to face at school, college, or university to online learning, gave a big impact on students. Students have a hard time adapting to the changes from face-to-face learning to online learning which leads them to have difficulty in finding the right way to study. This problem happens due to the current pandemic situation which forces students to adapt to online learning from home. Online learning mode has made the students less alert with their study and develops a habit to delay their work which at the end causing them to fail the subject. This problem occurs whether due to network problems, mental health issues, or surrounding issues.

If the problem is not solved, students might encounter many problems to graduate with excellent grades from their studies. Due to these problems, there are a few tips on how students can develop their ways of studying to help them earn the effective learning process.

Research about the Evaluation of Online Pedagogy among Higher Education International Students in China

during the COVID-19 Outbreak was carried out with a total of 273 volunteered respondents of International students across China who engaged in online classes during the pandemic. There is a total of 16 questions answered by the respondents about the problem encountered during online classes.

Table 5 above shows the problem encountered during online classes as revealed by the respondent. The chart reveals that a majority of (40% and above) respondents stated they faced a problem of difficulty paying attention during online classes, have less motivation, increased distraction, less social interaction, and have technical issues. A quiet number of respondents have difficulty asking questions during online classes, have less hands-on experience, have difficulty retaining information, the occurrence of academic dishonesty such as cheating, got information overload, have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the teachings, and have difficulty read other post and respond simultaneously. Only a few people have a problem of difficulty answering questions and stating online classes as time-consuming.

While concerning the problem encountered by the students during online learning, an improvement in the learning system needs to be done where it can be suitable for both online and face-to-face learning so in the future students and teachers can enhance their experience and ability to overcome the problem like these.

TIPS FOR GOOD WAYS OF STUDY

Firstly, students need to have their own self-made schedule for every subject to make it easier for them to separate the time to do their revision, assignments, and online classes. Having a schedule is important for students' time management so that the problem they face because of online learning are lessened and they can enjoy the process of online learning. Students can avoid getting stressed while doing assignments if they have a daily schedule that has been carefully planned. By doing this, students also can develop good self-discipline and better time management.

Secondly, students need to train themself to focus during their studies by staying away from everything that can greatly distract them. Find a suitable place to be away from any type of distraction and have a good internet connection. By doing that, students can give a hundred percents focus in online classes and save them from delaying their works. Students can work efficiently and have excellent results if they put an effort to continuously find a good way of study.

WHY THE WAYS OF STUDY IS IMPORTANT ?

Studying is a process of learning by reading or memorizing a fact. In that process, a learner needs to have a method or ways for them to study. When studying, students tend to feel bored and sleepy because of sitting and studying for hours. The ways of study are important to develop a good study skill. A student with good study skills is able to spend less time studying and can enjoy other things they want to do. Have you seen a person who always studying and is excellent at finishing their task homework but still have a low grade in exam? This is because they may or may not have their ways of studying. Some students are able to study in a noisy workplace, able to multitask, and there are some who can remember everything in a glance. The ways of a person's study are how they train their brain effectively to retain the information faster. Studying is not all about reading and memorizing things but students also need to understand what they are learning. Having good ways of study is an advantage to the student which can help the student to keep their study motivated and actively gaining interest in studying.

Conclusion

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”

-Robert Collier, self-help author -

The ways of studying are things that every student has. A negative habit that can affect students' study progress such as procrastination can be solved if the students follow the right way to study. Studying and learning will not be boring anymore because students know how to keep their minds focused and consistent during the thing they are working on. By having our own ways to study, students can face online learning better with fewer problems and make online learning to be at their advantage in the future.