Students and teacher s perceptions towards EFL virtual instruction

Abstract

Abstract: The present study, titled "Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of EFL Virtual Instruction" aims to identify the challenges faced by students and teachers in EFL virtual classes and determine students' and teacher s perceptions of EFL virtual classes. The field research was conducted in a public high school in Cuenca, Ecuador. The participants were 26 students, one teacher responsible for teaching EFL to BGU students, and 10 parents. This study employed a mixed-method research design that integrated quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative approach was used to collect statistically significant data on key aspects. The instruments for collecting data were a survey divided into two sections, one providing insights into the impact of virtual instruction on EFL teaching and learning, and an interview with the main teacher from high school. The results shown that all students surveyed were familiar with technological tools and used digital resources daily, reflecting the technological and methodological skills they had developed throughout their high school education. However, teachers have largely limited themselves to using user-friendly resources, primarily due to the novelty of digital tools and the challenges they face in integrating them into their teaching practices.