Jordanian EFL Students' Views on the Impact of Online Learning on Their Academic Achievement and Self-Motivation

Abstract

The research aims to explore Jordanian EFL students' views on the impact of online learning on their academic achievement and self-motivation. The study involved 1776 EFL participants from Al-Zaytoonah, Isra, and Middle East Universities in the academic year 2023-2024, out of which 388 were chosen randomly for sampling. Data gathering was facilitated through a validated survey, distributed both digitally via Google Forms and in printed forms. Collected responses were organized in Excel for analysis. The analysis process involved evaluating the data, focusing on participant demographics, and using frequency and percentage metrics. Both academic performance and self-motivation dimensions were evaluated through mean values, standard deviations, and the MANOVA test. The initially used 5-point Likert scale was restructured into three categories: low, moderate, and high. The results indicate a middle-range influence on the investigated domains, with academic performance taking a slight lead. Key influencing factors identified were gender and GPA. The effect of online learning on student outcomes was diverse, positively impacting collaboration, preparedness, and overall performance but showing limitations in areas like time management and assignment submission. Even though students expressed contentment in collaborative areas, the research highlighted gaps in intrinsic motivation and perceived relevance of tasks.