The EFL Student^s Perception and Satisfaction Toward the Changes of Regular into the Distance Learning During the Pandemic Situation Kiky Soraya (a*), Melania Wiannastiti (b)
a) Language Center, Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia
*kiky.soraya[at]binus.ac.id
b) Language Center, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia
mwiannastiti[at]binus.edu
Abstract
This study was conducted for gathering the latest data of English for Foreign Language (EFL) students^ perceptions towards the implementation of distance learning program during the Pandemic situation. Responding to the EFL classroom unique characteristics and rapid changes of regular into the online learning system in Indonesia, it is crucial to gain many different views and feeling from the students. In order to find the best adaptive program to deal with the global changes, this research drives to study the responses of regular students in experiencing distance learning. This research was gathering 250 EFL students^ perception of a university students located in all around Indonesia through an online questionnaire. The research found that distance learning is the most effective way of learning during the pandemic situation. However, the EFL students of the regular class were really curious and miss the real learning in the classroom. From the students^ perceptions, it can be highlighted that there is no other choice except accepting distance learning program as the best solution for continuing the EFL teaching and learning process. Besides, some suggestions for the next EFL distance learning program were also discussed in this paper.
