Majeed, Muhammad Kashif and Al-Hidabi, Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya and Majeed, Muhammad Saqib
(2024)
The role of digital literacy in distance education: a gender based analysis of learning at Islamic (madrasah) school in Pakistan.
Al Hameed Islamic Studies Research Journal, 3 (3).
pp. 17-26.
ISSN 2959-1759
E-ISSN 2959-1767
Abstract
Abstract
This paper explores the role of digital literacy in distance education, focusing on
gender-based differences in learning outcomes and engagement at the Islamic (madrasah)
school level in District Taunsa Sharif, South Pakistan. With the rapid shift towards digital
platforms for education, understanding how digital literacy impacts male and female
students differently has become crucial. The study employs a quantitative research
methodology, including in questionnaire with teachers and students from various Islamic
(madrasah schools in the region. The first objective is to analyze the impact of digital
literacy on learning outcomes among male and female students in distance education. The
findings reveal that students with higher levels of digital literacy tend to perform better
academically, but significant gender disparities exist. Male students often have greater
access to digital tools and resources, contributing to better learning outcomes compared
to their female counterparts, who face cultural and societal constraints.The second
objective is to evaluate engagement levels based on gender using digital literacy tools.
The study finds that while digital literacy enhances student engagement, female students
often exhibit lower levels of participation due to limited access to technology and societal
expectations. However, when provided with equal opportunities and resources, female
students show comparable levels of engagement to male students, underscoring the
importance of addressing gender inequalities in digital access. There were 996 secondary
teachers in all, all of them were Islamic (madrasah school teachers from the district of
Taunsa Sharif. A questionnaire was used to gather the quantitative data. The acquired
data was analyzed by dividing the demographics of the respondents into percentages.
Expert opinion and the Cronbach Alpha score were used to verify the questionnaire's
validity and reliability during the test's pilot phase in Taunsa Sharif district.
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