Challenges Facing EFL Teachers/ Learners Associated With Online Teaching

Abstract

The rapid and unexpected spread of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world without
exception, and in Algeria in particular, has led to preventive measures at all levels social,
economic and educational. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
encouraged the policy of social distancing for protective aims. Besides, the ministry urged all
the universities to follow the distance education (online learning) to address the academic year
curriculum. This research paper examines the challenges associated with online teaching in
Algerian universities during the Coronavirus pandemic. A survey is administered to a sample
of Algerian teachers and learners from various universities to evaluate their perceptions and
attitudes towards online teaching/ learning experience, as to examine its effectiveness, flaws
and suggests resolutions for distance learning even in post-pandemic.