EFL Students’ Attitudes towards Distance Learning as Substitute to Classroom Teaching

Abstract

This research study aims at investigating students’ opinions whether they prefer to learn in distance, regarding to replace classroom. Research studies have widely identified distance learning. This is one of the most rapidly grown fields of education, as it is fast becoming an essential part of educational system in developing countries. It also highlights the role of both, teachers and students in online course and classroom teaching. In order to achieve the objectives of this study, ten questions administers to forty master degree students at Ibn Khaldoun University in Tiaret. The data from the instrument used was based on quantitative method. The findings of this study are represented in discussion and interpretation regarding the findings of other studies in the literature. According to the result of this research, distance learning has a positive impact on students. It helps them raise and develop intellectual skills. These findings indicate that EFL students have positive attitudes towards distance learning.