A Statistical Study On The Pedagogy Of South Indian ESL Students During COVID Lockdown Applying Data Mining Techniques

Abstract

The novel Corona virus turned itself into a pandemic leaving the educational sector to thrive online. Thanks to the
developments in technology which gave online teaching and learning as a ready remedy for the challenges faced by the educational sector. But there are possibilities that a remedy itself may become a threat or an issue and, as such happened with the online teaching during this novel COVID pandemic scenario. In compliance with this, the present study analyses the temper of the students who undergo learning via online in terms of their knowledge gain, attitude, and comfort, physical and mental health with special reference to their locality. Methods/Analysis: This study is conducted among the students of Tamil Nadu which is considered as the biggest state of the south India. The study focuses on the location of the students from where they attend their online classes. The study is conducted through questionnaire method where 457 respondents have recorded their response to 28 questions that were asked from different spheres of their experience in an online learning environment. The researchers have used Experiential Sampling Method and used Data Mining techniques. A detailed and structured questionnaire was constructed and administered to collect the primary data through Google forms and the link was sent via online platforms. The study makes a comparative analysis of traditional and online learning among the rural and urban students of Tamil Nadu. Findings: The findings reveal that rural students find it difficult to stay motivated in an online class due to connectivity issues. The respondents felt that online classes make them mentally tired, and, creates lack of concentration. Many other impacts of COVID pandemic in relation to pedagogy remains identified by the study and a detailed investigation of those challenges were provided. The study remains crucial in the pandemic time and also offers affordable solution to the challenges encountered by online learners.