The Impact of the Peer-Tutoring Online Discussion (POD) Class Model during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The rapid spread of online classes in higher education during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has created a growing need for research that explores issue student disengagement courses. In this regard, present study suggests Peer-Tutoring Online Discussion (POD) class model to increase engagement courses among undergraduate students with diverse sociocultural backgrounds college majors. also examines impact POD approach by exploring experiences who took liberal arts employed 2020 spring semester. Qualitative analysis discussion data from indicates includes characteristics can be especially significant context pandemic, such as opportunities relationship-building, self-directed learning based on establishing rapport, management considers time limits.