PhD in Psychology, Faculty member, Al-Mustafa International Research Institute
Abstract
This research aimed to explore the opportunities and challenges of virtual education for seminaries during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive-analytical method was employed for this study. The findings revealed that virtual education during the pandemic presented several positive aspects, including network-based learning, flexibility in selecting study time and location, cost and time savings, elimination of the need for physical presence, and the removal of restrictions on student recruitment. However, it also encountered several issues and limitations. These included the absence of face-to-face interactions between professors and students, excessive reliance on technology, insufficient availability of qualified staff, social isolation, reduced sense of competition, elimination of educational programs, and a lack of control and supervision over student interactions and programs. To mitigate potential damages and minimize the consequences in the post-pandemic era, it is recommended to address these challenges proactively
Shojaei, M. S. (2022). Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Education for Seminaries during the COVID-19 Era. AL-MUSTAFA In Contemporary Islamic Thought, 4(1), 241-256.
MLA
Shojaei, M. S. . "Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Education for Seminaries during the COVID-19 Era", AL-MUSTAFA In Contemporary Islamic Thought, 4, 1, 2022, 241-256.
HARVARD
Shojaei, M. S. (2022). 'Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Education for Seminaries during the COVID-19 Era', AL-MUSTAFA In Contemporary Islamic Thought, 4(1), pp. 241-256.
CHICAGO
M. S. Shojaei, "Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Education for Seminaries during the COVID-19 Era," AL-MUSTAFA In Contemporary Islamic Thought, 4 1 (2022): 241-256,
VANCOUVER
Shojaei, M. S. Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Education for Seminaries during the COVID-19 Era. AL-MUSTAFA In Contemporary Islamic Thought, 2022; 4(1): 241-256.
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