Dan Luo. Perceptions of challenges of online English language learning and teaching of students and teachers at a Chinese middle school. Master's Degree(Bilingual Education). Rangsit University Library. : Rangsit University, 2022.
Perceptions of challenges of online English language learning and teaching of students and teachers at a Chinese middle school
Abstract:
The objectives of this study were 1) To identify the challenges faced by the
teachers towards online English language teaching, 2) To identify the challenges
faced by the students towards online English language learning, and 3) to propose a
workable online course for English language teaching and learning. Quantitative data
were collected from the questionnaire from the respondents of 340 students and 21
teachers from Chengnan Middle School, Yunnan Province, China. For qualitative
data, two groups of 10 teachers and 10 students volunteered to be interviewed.
Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze quantitative data, while thematic
analysis method was utilized to qualitative data. According to analysis of quantitative
data revealed that the teachers top three challenges in online teaching and learning
were the Teaching Techniques and Preferences, the School Facilities and Support
and Roles of the Teachers and the Students. However, the students found The
Student Self, Learning Techniques and Preferences and Roles of Teachers and the
Students their major challenges. Qualitative data collected from the teachers showed
that they were not skillful in software use and teaching management. The Students
admitted a lack of supervision and a need for self-control. Both groups voiced the
need for reliable network and facilities as well as enhancement of classroom
interaction. Thus, a workable online English course needs to focus on reliable network
and facilities, teachers software skills, students self-control, classroom interaction
and appropriate supervision of students both at home and in class.