The Effects of Using an E-learning Whole Language Course on Primary School Teachers’ Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this study was two-fold: (1) to develop an e-learning course in English pronunciation, reading and writing for primary school teachers in Songkhla Province, and (2) to examine the difference between effects of the e-learning course on learners who possess different a) computer skill and b) background knowledge of English language. A sample group of 156 primary school teachers and 5 university lecturers in English language teaching from local universities in Songkhla province participated in this study. Simple random sampling was used to select the sample group. Multivariate Analysis of Co-Variance (MANCOVA) was employed to analyze the data. The results revealed that 1) the efficiency value of the e-learning lessons was 80.33/81.10. 2) background knowledge of English language and computer skill did not affect achievement and motivation scores of participants who learned via the e-learning course.