English language teachers' perspectives on utilizing online courses in public schools

Abstract

Teachers' interactions with students have changed due to the advantages of online classes in schools. This study is executed to determine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the adoption of online courses as a crucial alternative to traditional learning. 100 teachers of English as a foreign language participate in on-line settings. The method employed in this study is a questionnaire. The results indicate that most of the teachers showed negative attitudes and appeared unprepared and unenthusiastic to teaching in such an environment. Second, teachers seemed to be unaware and unqualified in terms of having solid technical knowledge in computers, software, and the internet. Third, teachers reflected that they face many difficulties which hinder their acceptance to applying for online courses. The study concluded with the recommendation that large-scale research is done to have a thorough grasp of the issue at hand.&#x0D;  &#x0D; Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, online courses, teachers’ perspective, e-learning, English language teachers</jats:p