Challenges of Online Teaching for Full-Time Lecturers in UiTM while Studying Part-Time

Abstract

The inclination of individuals with careers to concurrently work and study, including lecturers, is driven by the organizational necessity to advance professionally. In higher education, online teaching is a norm approach used in engaging the learning process between lecturers and students with extensive education. The new norm allows lecturers to have more flexible working hours than the conventional approach. However, the workload as a lecturer indirectly increases, and it has an adverse impact on the work-life balance due to the lecturers pursuing doctorate studies. This study aims to identify full-time lecturers' challenges with online teaching while studying part-time. A semi-structured interview was used to get feedback from experienced full-time lecturers who have completed their studies or are still studying. The findings of this study can assist researchers and lecturers in developing strategies to overcome the challenges of completing their studies.