Libyan University Students’ Views on the Value of Lecture-Based Method

Abstract

 Lectures, as a medium of teaching, are still considered an integral part of higher education in Libyan universities. However, the role of lectures has been recently questioned, particularly after the sudden spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To address this issue, this study aims to establish whether Libyan university students still value the lecture teaching mode as part of their university education. It also examines the factors that encourage students to still attending lectures. Thereby, an online questionnaire consisting of 19 items was circulated to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in the Department of English at the Faculty of Arts and Languages, University of Tripoli. The study’s findings revealed that students still favor lectures as a method of teaching. Accordingly, 49 respondents considered lectures, as a mode of teaching and learning, essential with various educational, practical, and social benefits. These include elements such as an in-depth understanding of the subject course and direct interaction with peer students and lecturers. Ultimately, the study suggests that, although lectures continue to be valuable in Libyan universities, other innovative teaching techniques and methods can also be used to improve their effectiveness.