Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 13. Number 4 December 2022 Pp.355-371
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol13no4.23
E-Learning for English Language Teaching in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi
Arabia during Covid-19 Pandemic
Hamood Albatti
English Language Departmentp
Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia
E-mail: h.albatti@mu.edu.sa
Received: 07/30/2022 Accepted: 11/21/2022 Published:12/15 /2022
Abstract:
The study’s main aim is to examine E-Learning for English Language Teaching in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The significance of the study is to investigate the level of adoption of e-learning for English Language teaching and practice, the impacts of the adoption of e-learning for English Language teaching and training, challenges associated with the adoption of e-learning for English Language teaching and practice, and the future of the use of e-learning for English Language teaching and practice in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia. The study’s central question is what are the impacts and challenges of E-Learning for English Language Teaching in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 Pandemic? The study used the semi-structured interview to obtain data from six English language lecturers in Saudi Arabia Universities selected using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. The data obtained were analyzed thematically. The study concluded that e-learning is the future of theoretical and practical courses such as English language teaching and practice in Higher Educational Institutions. This technology usage will benefit everyone involved; Higher Educational Institutions can save money and time while encouraging creativity. The study recommended that students and staff should be trained and re-trained on how to use digital technologies. Education institutions and government agencies should support students with computers and adequate software.
Keywords: covid-19, e-learning, English language, higher education institutions, practice, practicum courses
Cite as: Albatti, H. (2022). E-Learning for English Language Teaching in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia during Covid-19 Pandemic. Arab World English Journal, 13 (4) 355-371.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol13no4.23
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