Online Learning and Barriers Encountered: A Case Study from an English Language Teaching (Elt) Context

Authors

  • Mujahid Shah Associate Professor, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
  • Alaa Alahmadi Assistant Professor, Department of English, College of Science & Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
  • Mahpara Ayaz Phil scholar, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan.
  • Wajid Riaz Assistant Professor, University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus).

Keywords:

digital linguistics, digital learning, Barriers in digital learning, technology, TIPEC framework.

Abstract

Online learning has been widely practiced in higher education contexts across the globe. The researchers have approached it from different perspectives and focused on the different dimensions of online learning. This study was carried out to unpack the barriers encountered by students in online learning in English Language Teaching (ELT) context in Pakistan. Data gathered by means of cross-sectional survey research design were descriptively analyzed through SPSS. The findings revealed that the students faced various issues including technological, personal, educational, and environmental ones in online learning. These issues will help the policy makers, syllabus designers and teachers to take well informed, grounded decisions, design and plan actions, courses, and methodologies accordingly. The study will assist to facilitate students and improve online learning in future.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Mujahid Shah, Alaa Alahmadi, Mahpara Ayaz, & Wajid Riaz. (2022). Online Learning and Barriers Encountered: A Case Study from an English Language Teaching (Elt) Context. Kurdish Studies, 10(1), 62 73. Retrieved from https://kurdishstudies.net/menu-script/index.php/KS/article/view/2809

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Articles

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