The Effect of Self-voice Recording Technique on Oral Performance of EFL learners in Electronic Learning

Abstract

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected each sector in society. Likewise, even the education system has been affected in many countries as governments across the globe have temporarily closed all educational institutes for curbing the spread of this virus. With the cancellation of all face-to-face classes, the teachers have resorted to online classes and online learning, thereby allowing the students to continue their education. However, this transition from the traditional face-to-face classes to online classes has given rise to many challenges for the teachers, students, school administrators and even the leaders. The teachers have been compelled to design new tools and techniques that can help the students learn and understand their lessons. These tools also help the teachers cooperate with the students like their interaction during the face-to-face classes. Hence, in this study, the researchers have used a self-voice recording technique for determining its effect on the speaking skills of the students along with their perspectives. For this purpose, they interviewed 100 University students studying in an English conversation class. All data were collected using a questionnaire, or through class observation, where the learners carried out self-voice tasks. Some significant results noted in this study were - Firstly, the students showed a lot of interest in electronic learning and using self-voice techniques, even though many of them had never experienced it before. Secondly, the students displayed a positive perspective and were interested in using the self-voice recording techniques for e-learning. Thirdly, the students noted that the self-voice recording technique offered them numerous chances to put forth their point, which allowed them to enjoy their interactions. However, they asked for more corrective feedback. Lastly, it was observed that the self-voice recording technique was very effective in e-learning as it improved the speaking skills of the students. After reviewing the findings of the study, the researchers have offered some suggestions in this study.