Strategies for Effective Distance Learning in Foreign Language, Linguistics and Translation College Courses

Autor/in	Al-Jarf, Reima
Titel	Strategies for Effective Distance Learning in Foreign Language, Linguistics and Translation College Courses
Quelle	4 (2022) 4, S.85-101 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Al-Jarf, Reima)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2707-756X
Schlagwörter	Translation; COVID-19; Pandemics; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Educational Change; Distance Education; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Teacher Student Relationship; Online Courses; In Person Learning; College Faculty; College Students; Teaching Methods; Integrated Learning Systems; Instructional Effectiveness; Technological Literacy; Faculty Development; College Second Language Programs; Instructional Materials; Educational Resources; Feedback (Response); Computer Mediated Communication; Computer Assisted Testing; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Computer Software; Foreign Countries; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Bildungsreform; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Fakultät; Collegestudent; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtserfolg; Technisches Wissen; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Bildungsmittel; Computerkonferenz; Pädagogische Kompetenz; Ausland; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	Due to COVID-19, there was a sudden shift to distance learning (DL) without prior preparation. Students and faculty surveys showed that 51% of the students were dissatisfied with EL, online communication with their instructors, had difficulty understanding the online class lectures and material and had concerns about exams. Even when face to face instruction was resumed in Fall 2021, some courses were still delivered online. It seems that some departments, colleges, and universities will continue to offer some courses online. To make the best use of online teaching and learning, this article proposes a model consisting of strategies for making distance teaching and learning in foreign language, linguistics and translation college courses effective, interactive, engaging and fun. Those strategies are: Using some free platforms, supplying devices and good infrastructure to both students and instructors, practicing using the platform, supplementing the platform with one or more technologies, orientation, training and support, telling the students about online class logistics, selecting online course material and resources, integrating global topics and participation goals in the class material, practicing a variety of language skills with online videos, blogs, mobile apps and others, using effective teaching techniques, assignments, and activities, giving feedback, motivating and engaging the students, online communication and interaction, nurturing the online classroom community, preparing and following effective and reliable online testing procedures, the instructor's role in the distance learning environments, evaluating the students' and faculty DL experience, and providing teachers' professional development and support. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01