EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course

This research investigates intensive reading instruction at Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, using Moodle-based synchronous and asynchronous methods. The qualitative approach was carried out through classroom observation involving 67 students and conducting interviews with 10 students. The study...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Estika Satriani, Andi Idayani, Destry Pryanti Kadar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Press 2025-02-01
Series:J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic
Subjects:
Online Access:https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/jshmic/article/view/21397
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850180499108003840
author Estika Satriani
Andi Idayani
Destry Pryanti Kadar
author_facet Estika Satriani
Andi Idayani
Destry Pryanti Kadar
author_sort Estika Satriani
collection DOAJ
description This research investigates intensive reading instruction at Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, using Moodle-based synchronous and asynchronous methods. The qualitative approach was carried out through classroom observation involving 67 students and conducting interviews with 10 students. The study found that students' reading skills enhanced  by engaging in virtual meetings and discussions during synchronous classes, while asynchronous learning allowed them to freely determine when and where to study, access educational resources such as YouTube, e-modules, some files related to materials, quizzes, and feedback. Besides that, various challenges during asynchronous learning such as students often becoming inactive on online screens, experiencing delays in receiving lectures, difficulty finding a location to improve stable internet connectivity, and inadequate access to computer devices, laptops, or smartphones that require installing and uninstalling applications repeatedly that interfere with their learning process. Challenges in asynchronous learning include difficulty understanding the learning material, excessive workload, and lack of motivation. The study recommends integrating both learning approaches for reading classes and other English classes by leveraging more of Moodle's available LMS features, as well as highlighting the importance of improving infrastructure such as stable internet and device compatibility.
format Article
id doaj-art-35f53d64ce69437aadc41e88430788e6
institution OA Journals
issn 2356-2404
2541-1446
language English
publishDate 2025-02-01
publisher Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Press
record_format Article
series J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic
spelling doaj-art-35f53d64ce69437aadc41e88430788e62025-08-20T02:18:09ZengUniversitas Islam Riau (UIR) PressJ-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic2356-24042541-14462025-02-01121EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading CourseEstika Satriani0Andi Idayani1Destry Pryanti Kadar2Universitas Islam RiauUniversitas Islam RiauUniversitas Islam Riau This research investigates intensive reading instruction at Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, using Moodle-based synchronous and asynchronous methods. The qualitative approach was carried out through classroom observation involving 67 students and conducting interviews with 10 students. The study found that students' reading skills enhanced  by engaging in virtual meetings and discussions during synchronous classes, while asynchronous learning allowed them to freely determine when and where to study, access educational resources such as YouTube, e-modules, some files related to materials, quizzes, and feedback. Besides that, various challenges during asynchronous learning such as students often becoming inactive on online screens, experiencing delays in receiving lectures, difficulty finding a location to improve stable internet connectivity, and inadequate access to computer devices, laptops, or smartphones that require installing and uninstalling applications repeatedly that interfere with their learning process. Challenges in asynchronous learning include difficulty understanding the learning material, excessive workload, and lack of motivation. The study recommends integrating both learning approaches for reading classes and other English classes by leveraging more of Moodle's available LMS features, as well as highlighting the importance of improving infrastructure such as stable internet and device compatibility. https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/jshmic/article/view/21397Synchronous and Asynchronous; Moodle; Intensive Reading Course
spellingShingle Estika Satriani
Andi Idayani
Destry Pryanti Kadar
EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic
Synchronous and Asynchronous; Moodle; Intensive Reading Course
title EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
title_full EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
title_fullStr EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
title_full_unstemmed EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
title_short EFL Lecturers’ Method for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through Moodle on Intensive Reading Course
title_sort efl lecturers method for synchronous and asynchronous learning through moodle on intensive reading course
topic Synchronous and Asynchronous; Moodle; Intensive Reading Course
url https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/jshmic/article/view/21397
work_keys_str_mv AT estikasatriani efllecturersmethodforsynchronousandasynchronouslearningthroughmoodleonintensivereadingcourse
AT andiidayani efllecturersmethodforsynchronousandasynchronouslearningthroughmoodleonintensivereadingcourse
AT destrypryantikadar efllecturersmethodforsynchronousandasynchronouslearningthroughmoodleonintensivereadingcourse