Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction
The Blackboard learning management system (LMS) is one of the online platforms for teaching a range of subjects. This study explores the perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors regarding Blackboard for teaching English language skills. It also identifies the advantages and dis...
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| description | The Blackboard learning management system (LMS) is one of the online platforms for teaching a range of subjects. This study explores the perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors regarding Blackboard for teaching English language skills. It also identifies the advantages and disadvantages of Blackboard compared to face-to-face (F2F) instruction. To collect data, the study employed a convergent/parallel mixed-methods (QUAN-QUAL approach) design. First, a total of 47 instructors from a Saudi university participated in completing a 7-item closed-ended questionnaire. Then, 14 teachers provided feedback through an open-ended questionnaire on the pros and cons of Blackboard versus face-to-face instruction. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis and comparing the results. The findings demonstrate that EFL instructors have mixed responses. They favor Blackboard as an effective medium for teaching listening, reading, speaking, and pronunciation. However, they suggest that writing and grammar skills are taught face-to-face better. This research contributes to understanding Blackboard as an LMS with its pros and cons in EFL teaching and its implications for language instruction to inform decision-making processes. |
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| spelling | ump-413342024-07-01T01:09:44Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41334/ Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction Nasim, Saleem Mohd Mujeeba, Syeda Alshraah, Shadi Majed Khan, Irshad Ahmad Amir, Amir Zuraina, Ali P Philology. Linguistics PB Modern European Languages The Blackboard learning management system (LMS) is one of the online platforms for teaching a range of subjects. This study explores the perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors regarding Blackboard for teaching English language skills. It also identifies the advantages and disadvantages of Blackboard compared to face-to-face (F2F) instruction. To collect data, the study employed a convergent/parallel mixed-methods (QUAN-QUAL approach) design. First, a total of 47 instructors from a Saudi university participated in completing a 7-item closed-ended questionnaire. Then, 14 teachers provided feedback through an open-ended questionnaire on the pros and cons of Blackboard versus face-to-face instruction. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis and comparing the results. The findings demonstrate that EFL instructors have mixed responses. They favor Blackboard as an effective medium for teaching listening, reading, speaking, and pronunciation. However, they suggest that writing and grammar skills are taught face-to-face better. This research contributes to understanding Blackboard as an LMS with its pros and cons in EFL teaching and its implications for language instruction to inform decision-making processes. Cogent OA 2024 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41334/1/Exploring%20pedagogical%20perspectives%20of%20EFL%20instructors.pdf Nasim, Saleem Mohd and Mujeeba, Syeda and Alshraah, Shadi Majed and Khan, Irshad Ahmad and Amir, Amir and Zuraina, Ali (2024) Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction. Cogent Social Sciences, 10 (2312659). pp. 1-18. ISSN 2331-1886. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2312659 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2312659 |
| spellingShingle | P Philology. Linguistics PB Modern European Languages Nasim, Saleem Mohd Mujeeba, Syeda Alshraah, Shadi Majed Khan, Irshad Ahmad Amir, Amir Zuraina, Ali Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title | Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title_full | Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title_fullStr | Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title_short | Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors : Advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction |
| title_sort | exploring pedagogical perspectives of efl instructors : advantages, disadvantages, and implications of blackboard as an lms for language instruction |
| topic | P Philology. Linguistics PB Modern European Languages |
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