Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(11B), pp. 5958 - 5964
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082231
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A Study on Student's Perception towards Online Classes and Effectiveness in Enhancing Active Participation and Communication Skills


Asha Nair Ganeser *
Faculty of Communication, Arts and Media, International University of Malaya Wales (IUMW), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Online classes are now in demand, which fit the needs of today's 21st-century skills. The integration of technology in teaching and learning implemented as such is leading from face to face classroom learning to online learning. Educators contribute in making sure the content is fully interactive and useful for the process of learning. Various tools are embedded to facilitate the teaching and learning process and to venture students towards the world of virtual learning. This study aimed to examine students' perceptions of the English for Professional Communication online classes and how it enhances the participation and communication skills of students. This study conducted in a private higher education institution based in Kuala Lumpur and the participants were (N=50). Data were analyzed using SPSS. This study uses quantitative analysis where participants needed to answer a set of questionnaires. Findings are shown in the form of frequency and percentages based on responses to each variable. The result shows that students show active participation and agreed that online learning does enhance communication skills. Besides, creativity was found to be an added value for students to take up online classes. Some suggestion has been made through its findings.

KEYWORDS
Perception, Online Classes, Active Participation, Communication Skills

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Asha Nair Ganeser , "A Study on Student's Perception towards Online Classes and Effectiveness in Enhancing Active Participation and Communication Skills," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 11B, pp. 5958 - 5964, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082231.

(b). APA Format:
Asha Nair Ganeser (2020). A Study on Student's Perception towards Online Classes and Effectiveness in Enhancing Active Participation and Communication Skills. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(11B), 5958 - 5964. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082231.