@article{Twesige_Gasheja_Isae Misago_Muvunyi_2021, title={COVID-19’s Impact on the Student Learning Process in Rwandan Higher Education Institutions}, volume={8}, url={https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ijahe/article/view/14167}, DOI={10.6017/ijahe.v8i3.14167}, abstractNote={<p>The coronavirus pandemic has not only challenged health systems, but<br>has also had a significant impact on education systems across the globe.<br>This study analysed COVID-19’s impact on the student learning process<br>in Higher Education Institutions in Rwanda. A quantitative research design<br>was adopted and pragmatism was selected as the research philosophy.<br>Primary data was collected from 1 170 students in 30 institutions using a<br>closed-ended questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive and<br>inferential statistical tools. The results indicate that the pandemic has led to<br>changes in the academic calendar, suspension of examinations, and final year<br>students being unable to conduct research and serve internships. It<br>has also affected the quality of learning and learning from peers due to<br>social distancing. Students in rural areas and those from vulnerable families<br>have been worst affected.</p> <p><br>Key words: COVID-19, learning, higher education institutions, online<br>learning, students</p>}, number={3}, journal={International Journal of African Higher Education}, author={Twesige, Daniel and Gasheja, Faustin and Isae Misago, Kadhafi and Muvunyi, Eugen}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={144–160} }