Covid-19 Pandemic In The Context Of Universities’ Performance In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

Universities during unforeseen and unavoidable COVID-19 pandemic situation encountered a change in the shape of paradigm shift. The pandemic brought a shift from conventional approach of teaching and learning to online mode of education to reduce disruption of academic activities. This study makes an academic strive in comparative nature to present evaluation of how unexpected, sudden and bound to happen change in the influence of paradigm shift affected the public and private universities in less privileged regions of KP. This research compares the universities’ performance of both public and private sectors in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The study thoroughly investigates the instructional capability of teachers, students’ ability to undertake online classes, availability and management of technical and technological facilities at universities, required syllabus provision, assessment and appraisal of teaching methods, teachers monitoring measures, and support by government in terms of financial allocation. The study also suggests suitable and improved measures for any such abrupt and unavoidable future situation of switching to hybrid or online education in a befitting manner.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, unforeseen change, paradigm shift, online education, technological support, university performance