Online English Lessons in Western Thrace, Greece: Students and Parents’ Perspectives

Authors : Chiouda Ali, Selma Deneme

Pages : 345-366

Doi:10.30831/akukeg.1463637

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Publication Date : 2025-04-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have switched their education systems from the traditional classroom to an online learning environment to prevent the spreading of the virus. This study was designed to investigate the experiences of online English education of elementary students in the Western Thrace region of Greece during the coronavirus pandemic. It is further searched whether their demographic background influences their online English language education process, whether they are proficient users of technology, and whether they find it challenging to attend online classes. The quantitative data were collected through a scale from a hundred students and structured interview questions were used to collect the qualitative data from both students and parents. Based on the results, it was concluded that the participant students were sufficiently adept at using technology to take part in online courses. Nonetheless, the majority of them occasionally experienced some difficulties. Additionally, it was discovered that most students\\\' opinions of online English instruction were favorable. Finally, the majority of parents who responded were pleased with the online English classes conducted throughout the pandemic.
Keywords : Pandemi Dönemi, Çevrimiçi Eğitim, İlkokul Öğrencileri, Online İngilizce Eğitimi, Batı Trakya

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