A Synchronic Study on Learners’ Perceptions about Online English Language Teaching during the COVID-19 in Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Amjad PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, Islamia University Bahawalpur,
  • Dr. Riaz Hussain Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Asif Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53575/arjish.v5.3(21)E2.12-25

Keywords:

Online English Language Teaching, COVID-19, Pakistani ESL Learners

Abstract

This is a synchronic study in which the researchers have tried to explore Pakistani ESL learners’ perceptions about the effectiveness of online English language teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers used descriptive survey research design, and a structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Population of the study was the BS level students who had studied English through online mode of education during the COVID-19 pandemic. 100 respondents were selected from the population through simple random sampling technique. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to check the reliability of the questionnaire, whereas validity was maintained by asking different research experts to review the questionnaire keeping in mind the research questions. Data analysis through SPSS revealed that online English language teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic proved useful for the listening skills (42 % very useful, 30 % useful), reading skills (30 % very useful, 26 % useful) and vocabulary (14 % very useful, 45 % useful) of the Pakistani ESL learners. Moreover, 64 % agreed (10 % strongly agree, 54 % agree) with the view that online English language teaching during the pandemic remained student centered. The Pakistani ESL learners were also satisfied with lectures’ time duration, teachers’ feedback and online examinations of English subject during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the whole, 72 % (44 % to a great extent and 28 % to a very great extent) of the respondents indicated that online English language teaching during the pandemic yielded positive results to a great extent. 

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Published

2021-09-20

How to Cite

Amjad, M., Hussain, D. R. ., & Asif, D. M. (2021). A Synchronic Study on Learners’ Perceptions about Online English Language Teaching during the COVID-19 in Pakistan. Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities , 5(3), 12-25. https://doi.org/10.53575/arjish.v5.3(21)E2.12-25