Distance Education for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Support

Research in Developmental Disabilities, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 117, P. 104059 - 104059

Published: Aug. 10, 2021

Language: Английский

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English Language Teaching in KSA in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Positive Outcomes

Arab World English Journal, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 1, P. 147 - 159

Published: April 15, 2021

The pandemic of 2020 was a watershed moment for all educators worldwide as schools and universities were forced to close their doors avoid the spread COVID-19. Thus, new movement towards widespread e-learning emerged with unknown consequences learners alike. situation in Saudi Arabia no exception. purpose this study is explore how English foreign language (EFL) teaching learning at tertiary level impacted negatively positively by move online learning. It reviews research published since onset pandemic, specific focus on universities, analyze challenges faced EFL teachers shift e-learning. One biggest observed students’ lack motivation, which upon further review found be linked other contributing factors, such technological issues, inapt environments, mental health. This paper also examines unforeseen positive outcomes resulting from digital transformation, including benefits flexibility place time promotion particular skills. current synthesis will help contribute knowledge context.

Language: Английский

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A Comparison of Online Learning Challenges Between Young Learners and Adult Learners in ESL Classes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Review

Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 28 - 35

Published: Jan. 2, 2022

This critical review aims to make a comparison of online learning challenges between young learners and adult in ESL classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has forced closure schools institutions shift from face which adapt with transformation. being faced by were categorized into three themes, namely styles, psychological effect low academic performance. A total 40 articles screened years 2020 2021. Out those articles, 29 recognized for learners’ 11 challenges. findings suggested there differences learners. It is important recognize these two levels so that can be addressed accordingly future.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Teenage EFL Learners’ Psychological Needs on Learning Engagement and Behavioral Intention in Synchronous Online English Courses

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(17), P. 10468 - 10468

Published: Aug. 23, 2022

There is a relatively small body of literature that concerned with the extent to which students are actively engaged in online English learning. To address this issue, present study investigates 233 Chinese secondary school attending courses during pandemic and explores degree learners behaviorally, cognitively, emotionally, socially synchronous courses. Three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) examined as antecedents learning engagement, behavioral intention hypothesized outcome. This takes mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative data from questionnaires qualitative semi-structured interviews. A partial least squares (PLS)-structural equation modeling (SEM) technique was used test hypotheses proposed research model. The findings indicate that, firstly, whereas predict students’ four dimensions competence confirmed be strongest predicting factor. Secondly, significantly influenced by cognitive engagement emotional engagement. Thirdly, thematic analysis shows tend have lower level compared face-to-face classroom enviroment, more interesting interactive course design crucial fulfillment learners’ autonomy relatedness

Language: Английский

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High School Students’ Attitudes towards E-Learning and Impacts of Online Instruction on Their General English Learning: Challenges and Issues

Education Research International, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2022, P. 1 - 10

Published: March 28, 2022

This research is aimed at examining high school students’ attitudes towards e-learning. Also, the current study investigated effects of online learning on general English. To achieve these objectives, Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT) was administered to 73 students, and 50 them who were intermediate level selected as participants. Then, participants randomly divided into two groups: one experimental group (EG) ( $n=25$ ) control (CG) id="M2">n=25 ). After that, a English pretest both groups, then, EG received treatment through an instruction (WhatsApp). Three lessons their course book (Vision 3) taught via WhatsApp application. On other hand, CG deprived instruction. They traditionally, holding face-to-face class. teaching all three lessons, groups took posttest In addition, attitude questionnaire examine perspectives e-learning, ten students interviewed. The results indicated that outperformed posttest. one-sample id="M3">t -test showed EFL held positive e-learning in interview digital literacy, inability focus screen for long time, lack accessibility high-speed Internet problems

Language: Английский

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Emergency remote teaching of foreign languages at Saudi universities: Teachers’ reported challenges, coping strategies and training needs

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(7), P. 8919 - 8944

Published: Jan. 4, 2023

Language: Английский

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flexible-learning journey

Linguistics and Culture Review, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 5(S3), P. 422 - 434

Published: Oct. 23, 2021

Philippine higher education has been driven by the urgency of alternative learning modalities from traditional to flexible teaching and learning. Much research already embarked on New platform, this study purports document describe opportunities influencing factors self-efficacy students in a set-up. Using In-depth individual interviews as its method, qualitative was administered who consented take part study. Findings revealed that self-regulated digital or technological are two themes found opportunity with current modality. Personal, Technological, Communication, Home Environment, Teacher-related overarching emerged factors. The findings have generated several implications for practice, technology experts, other stakeholders must be considered very seriously they represent opinion users

Language: Английский

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The transformation of identity of secondary school teachers: Professional development and English language education strategies in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 9, 2023

The disruptive effects of this pandemic are predicted to redefine the priorities continuing professional development (CPD) in educational sector and reconstruct identity role educators future systems. Accordingly, primary aim proposed research is critically assess factors shaping post-Covid-19 formation amongst secondary school teachers Hong Kong determine influence CPD systemic needs on teacher perceptions goal-setting. This study will apply a mixed-methods approach collection quantitative (survey) qualitative (interview) data from sample educators. Through critical, comparative analysis these findings triangulation evidence with prior academic theories, model educator be improve target developmental support throughout normalisation recovery.

Language: Английский

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Virtual classrooms engagement among Jordanian EFL students during the pandemic of COVID-19 period

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: March 19, 2023

Engagement is an essential aspect of the learning process. To attain academic success, students must always be engaged. Because epidemic’s global spread, most has been moved online. Traditional today face a new challenge with proliferation online education. This abrupt adjustment may impact their behaviour and willingness to embrace change. Consequently, enthusiasm for studying decrease dramatically. During COVID-19, this study investigated level engagement among Jordanian EFL in virtual classrooms. A “student course questionnaire” was administered 602 university (males = 323, females 297). The results showed that Students generally had moderate during epidemic. While skills, emotional, interaction factors received engagement, only performance factor high level. Fewer than one-quarter acknowledged dissatisfaction English classes, whereas highest percentage reported being somewhat satisfied. study’s sample perceptions towards were statistically significant due gender presence teacher adds substantially development interactive communities and, as result, improvement students’ language skills. When teacher’s role creatively played, constant teacher-student arises. These findings taken into consideration when providing limitations recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Kahoot, Quizizz, and Quizalize in the English Class and their Impact on Motivation

HOW, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 65 - 84

Published: March 21, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way education was being taught. Due to school closures prevent spread of disease, system resorted distance learning as a grant students' process. This research article reports mixed-method study on technological resources and their impact motivation during online lessons. seeks explore perceptions regarding implementation some game-based platforms (Kahoot, Quizizz, Quizalize) EFL virtual classes determine these toward language learning. A convergent parallel design implemented gather quantitative qualitative data from twenty-seven participants simultaneously. four-point Likert scale questionnaire focus group were instruments employed collect this statistical descriptive information. results show that students perceived Kahoot, Quizalize useful, entertaining, fun, engaging tools. As conclusion, enjoyment factor tools increases learner level attainment.

Language: Английский

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