CHINESE HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE ENGLISH LEARNING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND TEACHERS’ CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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The objectives of this study were 1) to investigate Chinese high school students’ perceptions toward online English learning, and 2) to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Chinese high school teachers in online English teaching during the pandemic. This research employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. The research samples consisted of 404 students and 10 teachers from Anshun No.1 High School, Guizhou Province, China. The research instruments included a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze data. The findings showed that, in terms of students’ perceptions, the professionalism teachers displayed in online teaching left the deepest impression on the surveyed students. The biggest challenge teachers encountered was the lackluster efficiency of online learning compared with onsite learning, while the best opportunity was the possibility for teachers to use blended teaching methods to guide students. This study recommended that future researchers investigate students’ perceptions toward online learning in a wider variety of subjects. Moreover, this research provided a practical reference for Chinese high schools to implement online teaching and learning activities during the epidemic.
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