Title

Student Perceptions of Learning Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Examination of Post-Secondary Hybrid, In-Person, and Online Consumer Affairs Courses

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic required many post-secondary family and consumer sciences (FCS) programs, including consumer affairs programs, to offer inperson courses in hybrid or online format. The current literature focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online learning that occurred during Spring 2020 but does not examine hybrid learning in this context. Using a survey, this study examined student perceptions of their learning experiences in hybrid, 100 % in-person, and 100 % online consumer affairs courses during the Fall 2020 semester. Findings indicate students have a more positive view of their experiences in hybrid courses relative to in-person and online with differing responses based on students’ year in school. Discussion includes implications for FCS education programs at secondary and post-secondary levels and suggestions for future research.

Publication Title

Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Volume

38

Issue

1

First Page

13

Last Page

23

Publisher

The National Association of Teacher Educators for Family and Consumer Sciences

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