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Challenges Faced by Primary English Language Teachers in Online Teaching during the Pandemic
Abstract
The study aimed at exploring the challenges faced by English Language Teachers at primary level with regard to online teaching practices. It was a qualitative study. The study was conducted in the localities of Multan, Pakistan. The population of the study was the teachers who taught at primary level. A representative sample of twenty (20) school teachers was selected through purposive sampling technique. Moreover, the tool used to collect the data was a semi-structured interview. The interview was recorded using a recorder. It was, later on, transcribed and the relevant themes were generated that helped to get the results, that is to say, the method employed for data analysis was ‘thematic analysis’. Finally, the results were presented in descriptive form. It was found that the teachers faced challenges in using devices, online assessment and feedback, classroom management etc. Finally, it was recommended that the teachers must be equipped with the skills through which they become able to deal effectively with all the aforementioned challenges.
Authors
Muhammad Arslan Raheem
Assistant Professor, University of Education Lahore, DG Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
Fasiha Maryam
Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Samee Ullah
Lecturer, Department of Education, BZU Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
