The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities
Since (and particularly during) the Covid-19 pandemic, online teaching and learning methods have been adopted worldwide by educational institutions to meet the needs of students; Teaching Arabic as a foreign language is no exception. This study aims to investigate learners’ and teachers’ perceptions...
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| author | Ahmet Derviş Müezzin Maher Jesry Mohammed Ateek Marion Heron Abdulhalim Abdullah Suhaib Ajam |
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| description | Since (and particularly during) the Covid-19 pandemic, online teaching and learning methods have been adopted worldwide by educational institutions to meet the needs of students; Teaching Arabic as a foreign language is no exception. This study aims to investigate learners’ and teachers’ perceptions of learning and teaching Arabic as a foreign language online and the extent to which online learning supported the development of learner autonomy. This study was conducted at two Turkish universities that teach Arabic language as a foreign language. Data was collected through semi-structured online interviews with teachers and students of Arabic and diaries from teachers and students. Findings suggest that although online education promoted learner autonomy, it complements face-to-face education rather than replaces it. Findings also reveal that social media has a role in supporting online learning and that there is a need for more training for teachers in technology and curriculum. Based on the results, a set of pedagogical implications and recommendations for language teachers and policy makers are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd4e64ef8d834803b20bcf0a11ac48f92025-08-20T01:51:07ZaraIstanbul University PressDarulfunun Ilahiyat2651-50832023-12-0134238541710.26650/di.2023.34.1.1190007123456The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish UniversitiesAhmet Derviş Müezzin0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8702-6371Maher Jesry1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8035-5770Mohammed Ateek2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1342-7022Marion Heron3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6129-1265Abdulhalim Abdullah4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5298-9741Suhaib Ajamhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4381-3162Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Samsun, TurkiyeOndokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Samsun, TurkiyeLondon University, London, United-KingdomUniversity of Surrey, Surrey, United-KingdomMardin Artuklu Üniversitesi, Mardin, TurkiyeSince (and particularly during) the Covid-19 pandemic, online teaching and learning methods have been adopted worldwide by educational institutions to meet the needs of students; Teaching Arabic as a foreign language is no exception. This study aims to investigate learners’ and teachers’ perceptions of learning and teaching Arabic as a foreign language online and the extent to which online learning supported the development of learner autonomy. This study was conducted at two Turkish universities that teach Arabic language as a foreign language. Data was collected through semi-structured online interviews with teachers and students of Arabic and diaries from teachers and students. Findings suggest that although online education promoted learner autonomy, it complements face-to-face education rather than replaces it. Findings also reveal that social media has a role in supporting online learning and that there is a need for more training for teachers in technology and curriculum. Based on the results, a set of pedagogical implications and recommendations for language teachers and policy makers are discussed.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/7DDD4C2CC4E544C892733CBB6641C36Flanguage teachingteaching arabic as a second languageonline language teachingonline language teachersonline language learners |
| spellingShingle | Ahmet Derviş Müezzin Maher Jesry Mohammed Ateek Marion Heron Abdulhalim Abdullah Suhaib Ajam The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities Darulfunun Ilahiyat language teaching teaching arabic as a second language online language teaching online language teachers online language learners |
| title | The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities |
| title_full | The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities |
| title_fullStr | The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities |
| title_short | The Effectiveness of Online Learning and Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language in Turkish Universities |
| title_sort | effectiveness of online learning and teaching of arabic as a foreign language in turkish universities |
| topic | language teaching teaching arabic as a second language online language teaching online language teachers online language learners |
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