SEARCH ARTICLE

39 Pages : 383-395

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).39      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).39      Published : Mar 2021

Impact of Student Satisfaction Index Model on Quality Assessment of Higher Education: Mediating Role of Student Satisfaction

    In today's education industry, more and more Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are emerging, where students have a lot of options in opting for the best intuition, which they perceive would fulfil their educational needs and requirements. Both public and private HEIs are constantly evolving their services for the students. This study examine the 'Explanatory Model' which explored the Student Satisfaction Index (SSI) and try to evaluate the student satisfaction level. The software Statistical packages for social sciences is used to test the proposed hypotheses. These HEIs should explore and formulate new and innovative strategies to attract, retain and establish good relationships with students in order to establish or keep their competitive edge in the education industry. This study concluded that 'Perceived Quality' along with other factors, influenced students' satisfaction and loyalty.

    Perceived Quality, European Customer Satisfaction Index (ECSI) model, Student Satisfaction, Student Loyalty, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Partial Least Square
    (1) Sofia Jamil
    MS Scholar, Department of Project Management, Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

39 Pages : 425-437

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).39      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).39      Published : Mar 2023

Investigate the Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction of Online Learning Platforms in Comparison to Traditional Classroom Settings

    This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and student satisfaction of online learning platforms in comparison to traditional classroom settings. A sample of 500 university students was surveyed to gather data on their experiences and perceptions of both learning modes. The study employed a quantitative data collection method. The questionnaires utilized Likert-scale items to measure satisfaction levels and effectiveness ratings. The statistics showed how online learning platforms compare to traditional classrooms in effectiveness and student satisfaction. Students were largely satisfied with both learning styles, with online learning platforms somewhat higher in satisfaction. The study also found that online learning platform accessibility, schedule flexibility, and multimedia resources affect student happiness. Regarding effectiveness, both online learning platforms and traditional classroom settings were perceived as effective by the majority of students. The findings can inform educational institutions and policymakers in their decision-making processes and help improve the design and implementation of online learning platforms.

    Student Satisfaction, Online Learning, Traditional Classroom Settings
    (1) Bakht Jamal
    PhD Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Zainab Sajjad
    Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Humera Omer Farooq
    Assistant Professor, College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.