Sorry, I Can't Open My Camera! Social Anxiety Levels of Prospective Teachers In E-Learning Environments During COVID-19 Pandemic
International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, vol.10, no.1, pp.56-71, 2023 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 10 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.33200/ijcer.1141859
- Journal Name: International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Directory of Open Access Journals
- Page Numbers: pp.56-71
- Keywords: Distance learning, E-learning, Student teacher, Teacher education
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The present study aims to determine the social anxiety levels of prospective teachers in e-learning environments. The research adopts the cross-sectional survey model. The study group consists of 506 pre-service teachers through a convenience sampling technique from a state university in northern Turkey during the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The data are collected online through the “Social Anxiety Scale for E-Learning Environments” in the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The study found that teacher candidates have a moderate level of social anxiety in e-learning environments which unfavorably affects academic achievement. Moreover, it is concluded that gender is not directly affecting social anxiety in e-learning environments, but the grade level is influential on social anxiety. There is a positive correlation between prospective teachers’ self-efficacy in using computers and their social anxiety levels in e-learning environments. This study has revealed new empirical results on the reflections of social anxiety in e-learning environments. The results are discussed in line with the relevant literature and some recommendations are made.