Foreign Language Anxiety Among ESL Undergraduate Learners In Traditional Versus Virtual Classrooms During Covid-19: A Case Study Of District Haripur

Authors

  • Shabina Bibi M. Phil Applied Linguistics (Lecturer in English, at Govt. Postgraduate College for women Haripur, Higher Education Department)
  • Sidra Irshad Assistant professor, Higher Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Jabeen Begum Ph.D. Scholar, Area Study Centre, University of Peshawar.

Keywords:

COVID-19, pandemic, virtual learning, classrooms, ESL students, students

Abstract

The COVID-19, pandemic caused the sudden global pause of academics, switching from traditional classes to virtual learning. This study analyzed the concerns of undergraduate students learning English as a second language in virtual versus regular classrooms in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Using structured questionnaires, data was collected from 299 ESL students. The findings revealed that students felt more comfortable in conventional classrooms than in virtual ones, with issues like internet accessibility, technical skills, and instructor coordination hindering virtual participation. The lack of intrinsic motivation among students for online learning further compounded their anxiety. The study highlights the need for educational reforms in Pakistan to support innovation and institutional growth.

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Published

2024-12-13

How to Cite

Shabina Bibi, Sidra Irshad, & Jabeen Begum. (2024). Foreign Language Anxiety Among ESL Undergraduate Learners In Traditional Versus Virtual Classrooms During Covid-19: A Case Study Of District Haripur. The Journal of Research Review, 1(04), 469–479. Retrieved from https://thejrr.com/index.php/39/article/view/65

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 04 (2024): The Journal of Research Review (Oct-Dec)

Section

Articles