What academic challenges or difficulties do online students of the National and Foreign Language Teaching Program face during their studies?
Online education has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, offering flexibility and access to academic training to a greater number of students; however, this modality presents challenges that can affect the learning process.
The main problems facing online learners today is the lack of interaction and feedback,this can trigger lack of understanding of content.Sometimes, students find online teaching boring and unappealing because online teaching videos are too long, which reduces students' enthusiasm and interest in learning (Li and Wang, 2019). Factors such as connectivity, access to teaching resources, and clarity in instructions can also influence their performance.Online programs should be designed to be creative,
interactive, relevant, student-centered, and group-based (Partlow and Gibbs, 2003).
Students face various academic difficulties ranging from time management and autonomy in learning to limited interaction with teachers and peers.Although asynchronous online learning provides a lot of response time and high degrees of flexibility for students, they still struggle to find enough time to complete assignments (Knox, 2016).
The purpose of this research is to analyze the academic challenges faced by the students of the National and Foreign Language Teaching Program in the online modality, and to find possible solutions to improve their educational experience.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Review Literature
- 1.1.1 English as a global language and its impact on education
- 1.1.2 Challenges of learning English as a foreign language before and after COVID-19
- 1.1.3 Challenges faced by students in online education
- 1.1.4 Challenges specific to students in online education
- 1.1.5 Psychological impact of online education
- 1.1.6 Strategies that students ask for
- 2. Methodology
- 2.1 Research Design
- 2.2 Sampling
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this research is to analyze the academic challenges faced by online students in the National and Foreign Language Teaching Program and to identify potential solutions to enhance their learning experience. The study aims to understand the difficulties encountered by these students and propose improvements to their online education.
- Challenges of online learning in language education
- Impact of COVID-19 on online language learning
- Technological and access barriers in online language programs
- The role of English proficiency in academic success
- Strategies for improving online language learning
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the research by highlighting the significant growth of online education and its accompanying challenges. It emphasizes the issues faced by online learners, such as lack of interaction, difficulty in understanding content, and boredom with lengthy teaching videos. The chapter introduces the research question: What academic challenges do online students of the National and Foreign Language Teaching Program face during their studies? It establishes the need for this study by pointing out the various academic difficulties faced by online learners, including time management, autonomy in learning, and limited interaction. The chapter's purpose is clearly defined as analyzing the academic challenges and suggesting solutions to improve the educational experience for online students.
1.1 Review Literature: This chapter delves into the existing literature surrounding the challenges of online language learning. It explores the global importance of English and its impact on education, noting that its dominance necessitates increased focus on English language teaching worldwide, even impacting the adoption of English as the medium of instruction in many higher education institutions, including in Ecuador. The chapter then examines the challenges of learning English as a foreign language, both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the shift to online learning necessitated by lockdowns and the impact on both educators and students. It presents various studies exploring online learning methodologies, their effectiveness, and the barriers they present, including research indicating both positive aspects (increased interaction, improved oral proficiency) and significant drawbacks (lack of management support, technology and language barriers). The chapter further details challenges faced by students in online education, focusing on aspects such as access, technology issues, information overload, time management, lack of face-to-face interaction, and the psychological impacts of isolation and stress. Finally, it discusses strategies students suggest for improvement such as personalized support, discussion forums, increased feedback, and more engaging learning tools. The chapter's synthesis of existing research provides a strong foundation for the current study.
2. Methodology: This chapter outlines the research design and methodology used in the study. The researchers employed a triangulation approach, combining quantitative (survey) and qualitative (interviews) data collection methods. This mixed-methods approach aimed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem and to enhance the reliability and validity of the findings. The sampling method was convenience sampling, selecting readily available participants willing to participate. The chapter states that a total of 10 participants were included, a sample size deemed suitable for an exploratory study of this nature.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Online education, language learning, English as a foreign language (EFL), academic challenges, COVID-19, technology barriers, student engagement, online learning strategies, higher education, Ecuador.
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The table of contents lists the key sections of the research paper, including the Introduction, Literature Review (covering English as a global language, challenges of learning English before and after COVID-19, challenges in online education, and student-requested strategies), and Methodology (research design and sampling).
What are the primary objectives and key themes of the research?
The main objective is to analyze the academic challenges experienced by online students in the National and Foreign Language Teaching Program and to identify potential solutions. Key themes include challenges of online language learning, the impact of COVID-19, technological barriers, the role of English proficiency, and strategies for improving online learning.
What are the chapter summaries about?
The first chapter introduces the research and highlights the challenges of online education. The second chapter reviews existing literature on online language learning, covering topics like the impact of English as a global language, the challenges of learning English before and after COVID-19, technology and access barriers, and psychological impacts. The third chapter outlines the research methodology, describing the use of triangulation (quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews) and convenience sampling with a sample size of 10 participants.
What keywords are associated with this research?
The keywords include online education, language learning, English as a foreign language (EFL), academic challenges, COVID-19, technology barriers, student engagement, online learning strategies, higher education, and Ecuador.
What research methods are used in the study?
The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) data collection. Convenience sampling was used to select the participants.
What does the Literature Review section cover?
The Literature Review covers topics such as English as a global language and its impact on education, the challenges of learning English as a foreign language (both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic), challenges specific to students in online education, the psychological impact of online education, and strategies students suggest for improving the online learning experience.
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- Anonymous,, 2025, Challenges online students from Pedagogy of National and Foreign Languages Program face during their studies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1560162
