Purpose: This research project aimed to investigate the perceptions of online learning versus face-to-face learning of Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) Program students in Cohorts 2017, 2018 and 2019 in China. Methods: This quantitative study utilized a cross-sectional descriptive survey design involving 177 students from the BSRS Program. A link to the Qualtrics survey, which included a consent page, was sent to participants via social media platforms. Pilot testing of interviews was conducted to get an overlook of students’perceptions regarding both learning modalities. Survey questions were constructed according to the results of that pilot study. Results: Students preferred face-to-face to online learning (47% vs. 14%). Half of the respondents (45%) were equally motivated by face-to-face and online learning. Face-to-face learning was the most effective learning method (45%). Conclusion: Students gained more knowledge from face-to-face learning than online learning but concentrated well in both online and face-to-face classes. Face-to-face learning was the most popular teaching method and will continue to be in the near future, especially in Health Science Professions Education.

COVID-19, international education, face-to-face learning, online learning, rehabilitation science

Sai Meng, Tiantian Feng, Jingwen Li, Yuhao Zhou(2023). Perceptions of Chinese Students on Online Learning versus Face-to-Face Learning in the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science Program. Journal of Educational Research Progress, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 39-52, Publish Date: 2023-09-02