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.
Language Teaching Teaching Arabic as a Second Language Online Language Teaching Online Language Teachers Online Language Learners
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Din Araştırmaları |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 30 Aralık 2023 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 16 Ekim 2022 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 |