scholarly journals Online language Classes: Perceptions and Challenges of Prospective Language Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Nurziana Hamsan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Language Classes

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many activities to be halted including education. Educational institutions are now closed and operating online to ensure the safety of the students and the teachers. Students are now learning online and modular mode. Thus, it has caused the students and teachers to encounter bumps in learning. Hence, this led the researcher to find out and examine the perceptions and challenges that prospective language teachers experience when learning online. The researcher utilized the thematic analysis method to reveal the perceptions and challenges experienced by prospective language teachers in online learning. The data for this study were obtained from the interviews that were conducted with the respondents. It was revealed that there were a number of challenges that the respondents experienced which include poor internet connection, physical distractions, lack of motivation and power interruptions.

scholarly journals Using Zoom to Support English Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic: Strengths and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Nafisatul Mu'awanah ◽  
Sumardi Sumardi ◽  
Suparno Suparno
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Collection Methods

COVID-19 pandemic caused educational institutions apply remote distance learning policy. Zoom is one of popular platforms to optimize online learning through video conference. This study aimed to explore strengths and challenges of using Zoom to support distance English learning. A qualitative approach with narrative inquiry design was employed and students from a junior high school voluntarily participated. Interview was deployed as data collection methods, and the data were validated by triangulation and analyzed by following the interactive model analysis. The study reveals that learning English via Zoom help students to practice English, make teaching-learning process more effective, and facilitate the teacher-student interaction and communication. Moreover, features on Zoom support distance English learning. Those all benefits bring good impact on students’ English learning output. Meanwhile, Zoom is also challenging for students with slow internet connection and unsupported gadget. The activity also spends extra cost for internet bill and need conducive learning environment. It is suggested that government needs to provide better facilities to support online learning, such as providing good internet access.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS PERKULIAHAN ONLINE DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 PADA MAHASISWA UAD WATES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-157
Author(s):  
Irsyaadul 'Ibaad ◽  
Unik Hanifah Salsabila ◽  
Muhammad Fatahillah ◽  
Adam Baustin Erlangga ◽  
Faisal Abyan Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
The Government

The Covid-19 outbreak provided surprises and also provided challenges for various educational institutions, including universities. The government has banned universities from conducting face-to-face lectures. The government has issued a policy for implementing temporary courses online (Ministry of Education and Culture Dikti Circular No.1 2020). All universities are required to be able to conduct online or online learning. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of online lectures during the Covid-19 Pandemic for UAD Wates. This research method uses descriptive analysis method through a survey with a google form questionnaire which is conducted online. The sample in this study were students of UAD Wates class of 2017, 2018, and 2020. The respondents in this study were 15 respondents. The effectiveness of online lectures during the Covid-19 Pandemic for students at UAD Wates was quite effective in preventing the transmission of the Covid-19 virus. However, the results of the study also show that online lectures have not been running effectively, because there are still lecturers who do not conduct online lectures. The learning method used is still dominant with assigning assignments to students so that many students are overwhelmed in doing coursework.

scholarly journals Strategi Coping Mahasiswa dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Sistem Perkuliahan di Masa Pandemi COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Nurchayati Nurchayati ◽  
Muhammad Syafiq ◽  
Riza Noviana Khoirunnisa ◽  
Ira Darmawanti
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Abrupt Transition ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
The Government

This study examined two things: a) challenges confronting undergraduate students as a result of an abrupt transition to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and b) the coping techniques that they employed to tackle the challenges. Using Google Forms, interviews were conducted with 418 undergraduate students in one of universities in Surabaya. Qualitative thematic analysis of the interviews produced three findings. First, among the problems faced by the students are poorly done online classes, trouble interacting with lecturers and classmates, difficulty in accessing course resources, bad Internet connection, environmental distractions, and chaotic changes in class schedules. Second, as a result, the students suffered from increased stress and poor learning experience. Third, to survive, they employed three major coping techniques: problem-focused, emotion-focused, and appraisal-focused. This study concludes that students, lecturers, parents, and the government employ coping strategies that are both synergistic and antagonistic.  Keywords: Coping strategies, COVID-19 pandemic, online learning, studentsAbstrak: Riset ini mengkaji tantangan para mahasiswa tingkat sarjana akibat transisi mendadak ke pembelajaran dalam jariringan (daring) di masa pandemi COVID-19, dan strategi mereka dalam mengatasi tantangan itu. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara tertulis menggunakan Google Forms terhadap 418 mahasiswa di salah satu perguruan tinggi di Surabaya. Teknik analisis tematik yang digunakan membuahkan tiga temuan. Pertama, masalah-masalah yang dihadapi para sujbek mencakup paparan materi kuliah yang tidak memadai, sukarnya interaksi dengan dosen dan sesama mahasiswa, sukarnya akses ke bahan pembelajaran, buruknya koneksi internet, distraksi lingkungan, dan berubah-ubahnya jadwal kuliah. Kedua, akibatnya, di samping mutu pengalaman belajar para mahasiswa ini menjadi tidak optimal, mereka pun mengalami problem psikis. Ketiga, dalam beradaptasi pada sistem perkuliahan online atau dalam jaringan (daring) dengan berbagai problemnya itu, para mahasiswa menempuh beragam strategi coping yang secara garis besar dapat dikelompokkan ke dalam tiga gugus utama strategi yaitu coping yang berpusat pada problem, coping yang bertumpu pada emosi, dan coping yang berbasis interpretasi. Riset ini mencapai kesimpulan bahwa teknik-teknik coping yang diterapkan oleh berbagai pemangku kepentingan (mahasiswa, dosen, orang tua, dan pemerintah) ternyata bekerja secara sinergis sekaligus antagonistik.

scholarly journals Motivasi Belajar Siswa SMA pada Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 123-140
Author(s):  
Adhetya Cahyani ◽  
Iin Diah Listiana ◽  
Sari Puteri Deta Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
New Challenges

Education system in Indonesia is experiencing new challenges due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak, which has caused the entire learning system in educational institutions to be transferred to online learning methods. The disruption in the learning process causes some changes to students which ultimately affect the motivation to learn. This research uses a quantitative approach, with the sampling technique used is accidental sampling. The population in this study were all high school students who took part in the process online learning. The analytical method used to analyze the data obtained in this study uses the Mann Whitney U analysis method. This type of research uses the foundation of learning motivation theory and aspects from Chernis & Goleman's theory (2011). The results of this study indicate that the significance value of Mann Whitney U is 0,000 which means the motivation to learn in students who take online or online learning in the midst of the pandemic situation of the Covid-19 virus is decreasing, because the significance value of 0,000 is less than 0.05 (p <0,05).

Covid-19 Pandemic And Sustainabilitystudy At Madrasah Ibtidaiyyahpsm Sulursewu, Teguhan, Ngawi, East Java

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Moh. Toriqul Chaer ◽  
Muhammad Atabiqul As'ad ◽  
Qusnul Khorimah ◽  
Erik Sujarwanto
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Government

The continuity of learning programs during the COVID-19 pandemic found educational institutions, especially Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah (MI) temporarily closed the learning process in schools. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 that is currently engulfing Indonesia. Lack of preparation, readiness and learning strategies have a psychological impact on teachers and students. Declining quality of skills, lack of supporting facilities and infrastructure. Learning from home (online) is an effort by the government program to ensure the continuity of learning in the pandemic period. The research method uses participatory action research (PAR), which focuses on understanding social phenomena that occur in the community and mentoring efforts on the problems faced. The assistance effort is to help the children of MI Sulursewu, Ngawi in participating in online learning related to; 1). Preparation of activities, 2). Counselling participants offline method, 3). Offline activities method. Results of the study show that the mentoring activities following the target of achievement; first, the activity can be carried out following the schedule that has been set. Second, students are always on time for the online learning hours that have been set. Offline methods show that efforts can help ease the burden on parents, but can also make it easier for students to receive subject matter.  

scholarly journals Examination of Support Requests of University Students in Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Cemal Aktürk ◽  
Ceren Çubukçu
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Internet Connection

The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic required changes to be made, especially in formal education processes. In order for the students to stay safe and healthy, many educational institutions switched to the distance learning method for the rest of the semester and continued their education without any intermission. Due to this switch, there has been a rise in the usage of learning management systems, and as a result, students started to encounter technical problems, especially during the exam periods, or they simply wanted to obtain more information about academic or administrative issues. This study used frequency and percentage analysis methods and examined the support request tickets opened up by students during distance education. Resolving the encountered problems quickly and effectively is very important in order to protect the motivation of the learners and ensure their successes. It was seen in the study that the majority of the problems reported by the students were related to internet connection or to the problems occurred during exams. This study aimed to share experiences with the researchers and technical and administrative staff working in this field and to contribute to the current distance learning literature.

Healthcare and Terrorism: The Lebanese Experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nooreddine Iskandar ◽  
Tatiana Rahbany ◽  
Ali Shokor
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background: Due to the common instability caused by political and security issues, Lebanese hospitals have experienced acts of terrorism multiple times. The most recent Beirut Explosion even forced several hospitals to cease operations for the first time in decades—but studies show the preparedness levels for such attacks in similar countries are low. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the experience of Lebanese hospitals with terrorist attacks. Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with various stakeholders to assess their experience with terrorist bombings. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: The researchers found that Lebanese hospitals vary greatly in their structures and procedures. Those differences are a function of 3 contextual factors: location, culture, and accreditation status. Hospitals found near ‘dangerous zones’ were more likely to be aware and to have better response to such events. A severe lack of communication, unity of command, and collaboration between stakeholders has made the process fragmented. Conclusion: The researchers recommend a larger role for the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in this process, and the creation of a platform where Lebanese organizations can share their experiences to improve preparedness and resilience of the Lebanese healthcare system in the face of terrorism.

scholarly journals “Teachers Act Like We’re Robots”: TikTok as a Window Into Youth Experiences of Online Learning During COVID-19

AERA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233285842199553
Author(s):  
Ioana Literat
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Home School ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
Online Coursework ◽  
Youth Experiences ◽  
Educational Futures

Social media, and especially popular youth-focused platforms like TikTok, can offer a valuable window into youth experiences, including their perceptions of online learning. Building on a large-scale thematic analysis of 1,930 TikTok videos posted in March-June 2020, this study examines how young people shared their experiences of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings indicate that youth portrayed online coursework as overwhelming and relentless against the traumatic background of the pandemic. They sought support, empathy, and authenticity from teachers, and both received and provided emotional and educational support to peers on the platform. Students’ home contexts emerged as particularly salient, making visible the intersections between young people’s home, school and social lives. By facilitating a grounded, bottom-up understanding of students’ experiences and perceptions—shared in their preferred spaces and modes of expression—this research stresses the need to attend to youth perspectives to craft more equitable and empowering educational futures.

Country study commentary as one of the forms of implementation of interdisciplinary relations

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Lala Mustafa Akhundzadeh ◽  
◽  
Nailya Agaguseyin Orujeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
General Education ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Regional Studies ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
English History ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Country Study

This article deals with the method of using regional studies in foreign language classes in a non-linguistic university. It speaks about the realization of interdisciplinary relations as one of the effective means of professsionalizing the educational process. The paper also considers some variants of activities at the English lessons. Combinations of such subjects as Geography and English, History and English are presented. The interests of students in the field of their specialty are revealed. The interdisciplinary relations as a means of increasing general education and cultural potential of higher educational institutions are also highlighted. The necessity for highly qualified specialists in various specialities is emphasized in this article. Key words: interdisciplinary relations, integration, didactic principles, linguistic and country studies, differentiation of sciences, the emergence of fringe sciences

Attitudes of Thai English Learners towards Online Learning of Speaking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irish Chan Sioson
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Southern Thailand ◽  
Thai English ◽  
Level Of Agreement

ABSTRACT A recent challenge in the field of education has been met as a shift to online classes from traditional face-to-face classes has been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, certain issues arise from such a sudden shift to an online learning environment, especially for those who have been mainly (or for others, solely) taught in a face-to-face setting. This paper aimed to determine the attitudes of Thai English learners towards online learning of speaking. The study involved fifty-four fourth year English majors in a university in southern Thailand. A survey questionnaire was developed to collect data. It consisted of a 5- point Likert scale asking for the students' level of agreement with statements and open-ended questions. The results show that the teacher being perceived as supportive and the students having a positive feeling when they had a stable Internet connection were the two areas that had the highest mean scores. On the other hand, being given enough opportunities to interact with classmates and preferring to participate in discussions using video (with microphone and video on) had the lowest mean scores. Moreover, the learners’ comments provided insights into their attitudes toward online learning in terms of preferences and challenges. Implications for teaching are then drawn from the results. KEYWORDS: attitudes, online learning, speaking

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