Qualitative Analysis of Language Instruction on the Internet from an Applied Linguistics Perspective

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Tayebe Sarlak ¹
• Fatemeh Moafian ²

¹ MA in TEFL, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran

² Assistant Professor in TEFL, Kosar University of Bojnord, Bojnord, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/jlkd.2024.90040.1277

Abstract

Face-to-face education was closed during the Corona pandemic, leading to online education. To utilize this significant aspect to its full potential and prepare for other emergencies, it is essential to examine its dimensions in detail. The teachers who attended this training may have valuable feedback about its quality. This study examined teachers' opinions and suggestions regarding online education during the Covid-19 outbreak. The study used a qualitative method and the results were analyzed using MAXQDA (2020). Three phases of content analysis were conducted. The data were reduced by coding, structured by categorizing, and interpreted by discussing. The findings showed that online learning maintains and strengthens the quality of learning and teaching. Students become more responsible, independent, and active. Media literacy and digital literacy improve. Resources, time, and costs are managed. Despite its advantages, it also has some disadvantages that might reduce student learning. Inadequate internet access and lack of media literacy are some of these weaknesses, which hinder teachers and students from taking full advantage of online education. Students’ progress is also difficult to monitor and evaluate for teachers. As a result of improper Internet use, students and teachers might suffer physical, mental, and psychological injuries. Probably the fundamental cause of the associated problems lies in the lack of preparation for such a broad use of this form of education. It appears that detailed and calculated macro-level planning can resolve the issue.

Keywords

• Online Language Instruction
• Applied Linguistics
• EFL Teachers
• Advantages
• Disadvantages

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