Descriptors :
12MSS , OSE , Covid-19 , Online EFl Classes , Motivation , Engagement
Abstract :
Corona virus pandemic has changed all aspects of our lives greatly. The Covid-19 has one
of its most significant disruptions in education. It causes the closure of schools in more than
190 countries. This study was conducted to find the relationship between learners’ L2
Motivational Self System (L2MSS) elements (consisting of Ideal L2 Self, Ought-to L2 Self,
and L2 Learning Experience), and Online Student Engagement (OSE) elements, consisting
of skills, participation, performance, and emotion in the English online classes. Besides, the
relationship of these two variables with different demographic information of learners were
measured. SPSS 25 and AMOS 20 were both used for data analysis. The results indicated
that in general participants of this study had a high level of motivation and engagement, as
measured with L2MSS and OSE questionnaires, in online classes. In addition, it was found
that these two variables affected each other in online classes. The study further found several
results based on participants’ demographic information. The result of the study may be
beneficial for both language learners and language instructors. Moreover, policy makers may
define new material for such courses. These materials may need to be adopted, adapted,
changed, revised, or developed.
