STUDENTS’ AND TEACHERS' PRACTICES OF CLASS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN FACILITATING ONLINE DISCUSSIONS

Abstract

Online educational platforms, and online forums in particular, are commonly utilized by foreign language instructors to organize oral works such as discussions, dialogues, etc. There are currently sufficient platforms on which students can engage in asynchronous talks to improve their conversational skills. The purpose of this research is to determine the best methods for developing asynchronous forums in language learning class. The study had four layers: defining and developing the design principles for an asynchronous speaking class, putting the design principles to use in an asynchronous speaking class project, finding out how students felt about the project and how well it worked and putting together the final design principle based on the results of the literature review and the reflections of students and teachers. With a targeted sample, an online questionnaire was used to make sure that the sample was more in line with the study’s goals and objectives. The results showed that the teacher should encourage and guide students to express their differences and objections clearly and politely in order to maintain a sense of security and trust, as well as to promote active and meaningful online interaction. In addition, it is also essential to give clear evaluation standards.  The emphasis should be placed on the clear expression of ideas through the use of appropriate words and tone rather than grammar, spelling, and punctuation. To get rid of language barriers, there should be enough time for people to read and understand educational materials and messages. The revised design principles and guidelines have both theoretical and practical effects on how EFL teachers create and use online discussions to help students learn how to communicate better.