PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES FOR ACTIVE DIGITAL LEARNING IN SELECTED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN SRI LANKA

Abstract

The goal of the current study is to identify the pedagogical challenges that certain higher education institutions in Sri Lanka may face when implementing active digital learning. Ten individuals were randomly selected from Sri Lankan higher education institutions. Data for this study were gathered using in-depth interviews. The content analysis method was used to assess the qualitative data, which was then presented descriptively. The study's findings showed that the pedagogical barriers to active digital learning in the Sri Lankan higher education institutions include well-established teaching cultures, the unequal status of education and research, lack of digital incentives for teachers, and an inflexible physical learning environment. It has been recommended that institutional administration should hold more authority over academic leadership in terms of leadership duties. To improve the state of digital learning in Sri Lanka, policymakers will be able to use the knowledge gained from this study to conduct empirical research for future studies.