Distance education and young learners of English during curfew period due to coronavirus pandemic

Abstract

The aim of the study is to search online resources and materials which young learners of English use during the curfew period and what kind of education system young learners of English prefer; face to face education or distance education and to find out their reasons for their choices. The participants include 32 primary school students. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews by the help of Zoom meeting program. It was seen that all of the participants tried to use online resources and materials to improve their English during the difficult days spending at home because of COVID-19 pandemic. 30 participants preferred face to face education. However, two participants preferred distance education. The study may provide data for parents, teachers and authorities to encourage students’ participation into learning activities in English during the curfew period of COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords

• Young learners of English
• COVID-19 pandemic
• online resources

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