Students' experiences on learning english through Online Mode

Abstract

This is a study on Students’ Experiences on Learning English through Online Mode. It aimed to explore the livedexperiences of students in learning English through online platforms, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of teaching practices in the digital age.Besides, the study focused to identify the students’ perceptions on learning through online mode of delivery in teaching and learning of Englishin terms of ease, access, difficulties, benefits, interaction and assessment.This study followed a phenomenological research design and qualitative method for data analysis and interpretation. Data was collected via semi-structured interviews with six respondent's students studying in the fourth semester of University Campus in Department of English Education. They were selected by using judgmental sampling method. The data has been interpreted using thematic approach. The findings showed that students experienced learning English through online as exciting. Similarly, the data reveals that the online learning offered them flexibility and accessibility. However, they also faced challenges in terms of internet connectivity, interaction, and effective use of instructional technologies. Despite these obstacles, students appreciated the learning convenient time and the ability to balance education with other responsibilities. The findings suggest a need for enhanced digital infrastructure, better training for teachers, and comprehensive policies to address the gaps in online education. This thesis has been organized into five chapters. The first chapter contains introduction of research topic along with its objectives, questions, and some delimitations. The second chapter showcases review of literature whereas the third chapter shows different methodologies regarding design, population sample, and sampling. The fourth chapter shows in-depth analysis of collected data and the fifth concludes with summary, finding and conclusions.