Exploratory Factor Analysis of an Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning Survey for Tertiary Level Using SPSS

In Malaysia, traditional face-to-face education is frequently disrupted by the monsoon season and environmental factors such as haze, prompting a shift to emergency remote teaching and learning (ERTL).This study investigates the factors influencing the effectiveness of ERTL at the tertiary level in Malaysia.A survey was conducted among educators at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam.Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed using SPSS software to identify key dimensions of ERTL delivery, focusing on two main components: delivery approach and student engagement.The delivery approach component comprised 10 factors, while student engagement included 5 factors.The findings indicated that all 15 factors significantly impact the success of ERTL.The Cronbach's Alpha of 0.844 signifies a high level of internal consistency and uniformity within the survey questionnaires.The sample adequacy is confirmed via the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett's Test with KMO value of 0.862 > 0.6 which suggest the sample is adequate for factor analysis.The factor extraction with the score of > 0.4 and rotation results of > 0.5 confirm that all the items in the survey constructs are all significant and valid for further analysis.These valuable insights can serve as useful inputs for educators and policymakers aiming to enhance remote teaching strategies.The findings contribute to the expanding body of literature on remote education and provide practical recommendations for improving Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning (ERTL) delivery in higher education, especially in regions susceptible to environmental disruptions.