Teachers Views on the Challenges of Teaching Arabic Language Through Distance Learning in the Aftermath of the COVID 19
Keywords:
Distance learning, Arabic language teachers, teachers’ views, challenges.
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to indicate the challenges that Arabic language teachers face in using distance learning through the COVID 19. The study applied a descriptive approach, through using a survey instrument. The survey was applied to a stratified random sample, consisting of 348 participants including 182 male and 166 female teachers in the Hail región in Saudi Arabia. The results showed that there are several challenges faced by teachers, most notably: poor internet connection, high financial cost of providing devices for learners, poor attendance and difficulty in developing skills that need direct interaction. In addition to the absence of statistically significant differences towards the study axes between the average responses of the study sample, according to the number of training courses in the technical field and years of experience. The study recommended spreading the culture of collective participation and active dialogue, using motivating teaching strategies, and developing a clear vision for teaching the Arabic language from a distance.
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Al-Sahili, H. (2020). Measuring the Effectiveness of E- Learning by Using Academic, Scientific Materials Available on the Internet. A Descriptive-Analytical Study in Al-Mustanseriyah University [qyas fa'elyh alt'elym alelktrwny bastkhdam almwad al'elmyh alakadymyh almtahh 'ela alantrnt]. The Arabic Portal for Librarianship and Information, 31, 160-180. https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-661496
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Mezher, K. (2015). Obstacles to the use of e-learning in Teaching Arabic from the point of view of its teachers in Jordan [m'ewqat astkhdam alt'elym alelktrwny fy tdrys madh allghh al'erbyh mn wjhh nzr m'elmyha fy alardn]. (Published master's thesis). College of Educational Sciences. Al al-Bayt University in Jordan. http://search.mandumah.com/Record/819215
Ministry of Education (2021). Statistics of general education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Agency for Planning and Development. https://www.my.gov.sa/wps/portal/snp/servicesDirectory/servicedetails/6605
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Popovych, I., Arbeláez-Campillo, D. F., Rojas-Bahamón, M. J., Burlakova, I., Kobets, V., & Bokshan, H. (2021). Temporal perspectives in the professional activities of specialists in the economic area. Cuestiones Políticas, 39(69), 424-445. https://doi.org/10.46398/cuestpol.3969.27
Saleem, T. (2019). Technology of Mobile Learning: A Theoretical Study [tknwlwjya alt'elm almtnql]. Cybrarians Journal, 28, 157-166. https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-661851
Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), 3-10.
Toh, W., & Kirschner, D. (2020). Self-directed learning in video games, affordances and pedagogical implications for teaching and learning. Computers & Education, 154, 103912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103912
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Yulia, H. (2020). Online learning to prevent the spread of pandemic Corona virus in Indonesia. ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal), 11(1). https://doi.org/10.26877/eternal.v11i1.6068
Published
2022-08-30
How to Cite
Alfayez, A. F. (2022). Teachers Views on the Challenges of Teaching Arabic Language Through Distance Learning in the Aftermath of the COVID 19. Amazonia Investiga, 11(54), 315-326. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2022.54.06.30
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