ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES ADMINISTRATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN SAUDI UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The present study focuses on implementing active learning strategies in EFL online classes at in Saudi universities. It investigates EFL instructor’s main role in language class, their attitudes towards virtual classes, and the online active teaching / learning activities. To meet the goals of the study, an online questionnaire was randomly sent to faculty members of the EFL in all Saudi universities. The results of this study reveal that instructors realize the importance of involving students in the course, allow students to engage in the learning material. The findings also revealed instructors’ positive attitudes towards learner-centered strategies as an important method to achieve sustainable and fruitful teaching and learning outcomes. Although results revealed that some instructors believe that conventional classes are more suitable for their EFL classes, but generally the results agree with those obtained in previous studies, which assure that active learning strategies require a participant instructor not a knowledge transmitter. Because active learning strategies often require more effort and time, further studies and surveys are essential to measure how far those strategies are applied in EFL classes.