Perceptions and Challenges of ESL Teaching in Malaysian Primary Schools During COVID-19: A Qualitative Exploration

Peljeet Kaur Dhaliwal Abtar Singh and Harwati Hashim
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Peljeet Kaur Dhaliwal Abtar Singh: Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Harwati Hashim: Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3s, 689-705

Abstract: This study investigates the perceptions, experiences, and challenges faced by ESL teachers in Malaysian primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by the global transition from physical to virtual classrooms. Employing qualitative methods, interviews were conducted with six ESL teachers from primary schools in Johor Bahru. The findings highlight significant obstacles, including technical barriers, limited student engagement, and teachers’ inadequate training for online teaching. Nevertheless, the shift to online education also presented opportunities for flexibility in teaching and learning processes. This research underscores the necessity for targeted professional development, enhanced technological support, and effective strategies to optimize online ESL instruction. The insights derived contribute to future educational practices and policies, advocating a more effective and inclusive approach to online teaching and learning.

Date: 2025
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