The Role of e-Learning in Studying English as a Foreign Language in Saudi Arabia: Students' and Teachers' Perspectives

Autor/in	Mutambik, Ibrahim
Titel	The Role of e-Learning in Studying English as a Foreign Language in Saudi Arabia: Students' and Teachers' Perspectives
Quelle	In: English Language Teaching, 11 (2018) 5, S.74-83 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1916-4742
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Role; Electronic Learning; Cultural Context; Interviews; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Independent Study; Skill Development; Computer Assisted Instruction; Qualitative Research; Language Proficiency; Gender Differences; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Rollen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerverhalten; Lehrerverhalten; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Selbststudium; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Qualitative Forschung; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Geschlechterkonflikt; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	Over the past few decades, there have been tremendous increase in technology advancement and the significance of this in the field of education cannot be overemphasised. The adoption and use of E-learning in studying EFL, in particular, is one such areas that has experienced such fast-paced development for some time now. As a result, the government all over the world are committing a lot of resources to keep up with this technology advancement. In this light, the government of Saudi Arabia through its Ministry of Education has recently made commitment, both as the practical and policy levels, with the hope to also benefit from using E-learning in studying EFL in Saudi Schools. However, little is known about the perception of students and teachers regarding the role of E-learning is studying EFL in the Saudi context. In an attempt to contribute to this research base, this paper draws on an empirical investigation using group interviews with students and teachers in order to gain insight into their perception about the role of E-learning in studying EFL in Saudi Arabia. The findings are presented and discussed in four thematic areas: promoting key learning skills, independent learning, flexible learning and interactive learning. The paper also highlights the limitations of the research and concludes by making a number of recommendations. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01