Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of English Language and Literature, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan
  • 2 Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of English Language, Literature & Translation, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
  • 4 Academic Enhancement and Professional Development, Office for Teaching and Learning, Coventry University, United Kingdom
  • 5 School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Heliyon, 2024 Feb 29;10(4):e25766.
PMID: 38370217 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25766

Abstract

Online engagement has assumed a pivotal role within educational pedagogy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study delves into the perceptions of Jordanian English language educators regarding their preparedness for online teaching in the post-pandemic landscape. In this quantitative study, a group of 101 English language educators from Jordanian universities participated, and their responses were subjected to analysis through descriptive statistics. The findings of this analysis indicate that the respondents exhibited a moderate level of familiarity with technology and e-learning platforms, alongside a similarly moderate level of competence in managing their online courses. Furthermore, the study underscores a noteworthy gap in their exposure to online education, despite their considerable tenure in teaching English. Consequently, the study underscores the necessity for tailored training programs designed to comprehensively enhance the online teaching proficiency of English language educators, thereby facilitating a more effective virtual learning environment.

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