EFL students readiness for independent learning observed from their self-regulation in Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Ovilia, Ririn

Abstract

Abstract: In the last couple of years, the students have experienced full online learning due to pandemic outbreak. In this mode of instruction, independent learning (also known as self-study) becomes the essential part of learning. This study aims to investigate the students’ readiness in doing independent learning after experiencing it for two years and find out how they perceive technology in doing so. 127 sophomores participated to fill in two Likert-scale questionnaires. Quantitatively speaking, the students were deemed ready to do more independent learning in the future as they were aware of metacognitive skills needed, more comfortable learning environments, high persistence and the act of help-seeking. However, time-management was still the issue in which the students struggle to set it. In addition, in regard to students’ perception on the use of technology in doing independent learning, almost all participants were in one voice to affirm that technology is necessary part of learning and they were highly informed of technological merits. Keywords: Covid 19 Outbreak, EFL Students’ Readiness; Independent Learning; Self- regulation

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