The SWOT Analysis of English Online Teaching in Iran During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Cases of High Schools and Language Institutes

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1 Faculty of science, Fasa University, Fasa, Iran

2 English Department, Islamic Azad University, Fasa Branch, Fasa, Iran

10.22034/jelt.2024.15905.1088

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This investigation examined online teaching in Iranian high schools and institutes during the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing the SWOT analysis and examining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the study's goals, a sequential mixed approaches design was used. An open-ended questionnaire (Hassaskhah, 2016) was used to collect the necessary data in the first stage, and a semi-structured interview was used for data triangulation in the second stage. The study included both quantitative and qualitative phases. The participants of the study consisted of 25 Iranian EFL teachers teaching in high schools and language institutes selected purposefully, 25 students studying English in language institutes and high schools in different cities of Fars Province, and 10 staff members, including the manager and the managing directors of the high schools and institutes. The results showed Iranian EFL teachers perceived the opportunities of online learning for their education as a significant advantage for online learning. On the other hand, Iranian EFL students emphasized the limitations of online learning in their educational journey. However, the findings indicated that the staff took into account the potential threats associated with online learning in education. The findings revealed key factors such as the opportunities and threats of online teaching in high schools and institutes. Based on the results, it is argued that the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that our educational system is not strong enough, and it needs to adapt itself to new conditions and consider the pandemic as an opportunity.

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JELT Journal | Farhangian University
Volume 3, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1024203
A Tribute to Morteza Yamini, The Iranian leading English professor and language researcher.
March 2024
Pages 144-176

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