DISTANCE LEARNING VERSUS TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS' PERCEPTIONS

Аннотация

This studyexplores the perceptionsof English language learners (ELLs)regarding distance learning compared to traditional classroom instruction. Withthe rise of online education, especially after theCOVID-19 pandemic, understanding students’attitudes andpreferences has become essential foreffective language instruction. Theresearch investigates factors such as learner engagement, accessibility, interaction, motivation,and academicperformance inboth learning environments. Data was collected through surveys and interviews with ELLs at various proficiency levels. Findings indicate that whiledistancelearning offers flexibility and accessibility, many learners still preferthetraditional classroom settingfor its interactiveand immersivequalities. Thestudy concludes withrecommendations for improvingtheonline learning experience for ELLs,ensuring it bettersupports theirlinguisticand social development. Keywords:English language learners (ELLs), distance learning, traditional classroom, online education, learner perceptions, language acquisition,student engagement, educational technology.