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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| This study is aimed at how ESL teachers in Malaysian primary schools perceived and
dealt with challenges while conducting virtual teaching and learning during the
COVID-19 outbreak. To gain a thorough understanding of the research, this study used
a sequential explanatory mixed method design. The sequential explanatory mixed
methods design involved quantitative and qualitative approaches. For quantitative data,
the response from 130 respondents who answered the questionnaire was used to analyse
the data using descriptive analysis. The descriptive analysis involves SPSS statistics
analysis of frequency and percentage. As for qualitative data, a semi-structured
interview session with five ESL teachers from primary schools in Klang Valley was
conducted. The data were analysed using thematic analysis in which prominent themes
were identified. The findings showed that the majority of the primary school ESL
teachers had neutral positions on virtual teaching and learning. Besides, it revealed that
neither the teachers agreed nor disagreed with all of the statements. The teachers prefer
physical classroom teaching and learning. At the same time, teachers were encouraged
to conduct virtual teaching and learning in future. In addition, the study helps primary
school ESL teachers overcome challenges and conduct effective virtual teaching and
learning in a fun and engaging way. It also assists learners in engaging themselves in
an interesting way to attend virtual classes in a conducive environment. The implication
of the study is the majority of teachers had a neutral stance on the advantages of using
online learning in ESL classes but mostly concluded that virtual teaching and learning
are not advantageous for primary school ESL teachers or students. At the same time,
teachers are also encouraging virtual teaching and learning in the future. So, ESL
teachers in primary schools prefer traditional classroom teaching and learning as it is
more effective and fruitful. |
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