The Effect of Collaborative Discovery Learning Using MOODLE on the Learning of Conditional Sentences by Iranian EFL Learners

Abstract

The present research examined the impact of collaborative discovery learning using Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) platform on the learning of conditional sentences by Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. In addition, attitudes of the participants were investigated towards virtual learning and MOODLE Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) through three face to face semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the data was done through the analysis of the t-test. Finally, it was concluded that the experimental group outperformed the control group; however, there was no statistically significant difference between the achievements of two groups. Moreover, the interviews data indicated that the participants had an overall positive attitude towards virtual learning and MOODLE VLE.