The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on English Language Teaching in Higher Education

Abstract
This study aimed at recognizing the university staff members' viewpoints, practice level, and the extent of their involvement in teaching English online over the COVID-19 pandemic. For achieving these aims, an interview, a checklist, and a questionnaire were prepared by the researcher. The interview had some questions to know their opinions on teaching online. The checklist was categorized into eight dimensions related to practices of teaching online. The questionnaire includes 30 items all of which are related to its aim. After assuring their reliability and validity, the instruments were applied to 15 staff members in 2020/2021. The study findings showed positive and satisfactory reactions to the instruments. In the light of these findings, the researcher recommended reinforcing the teachers’ role in activating and encouraging online teaching of English as a solution to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract
This study aimed at recognizing the university staff members' viewpoints, practice level, and the extent of their involvement in teaching English online over the COVID-19 pandemic. For achieving these aims, an interview, a checklist, and a questionnaire were prepared by the researcher. The interview had some questions to know their opinions on teaching online. The checklist was categorized into eight dimensions related to practices of teaching online. The questionnaire includes 30 items all of which are related to its aim. After assuring their reliability and validity, the instruments were applied to 15 staff members in 2020/2021.