TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES TOWARDS ONLINE TEACHING DURING COVID-19 AT TUTORING SCHOOLS IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

This research investigates teachers’ perceptions and concerns regarding online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic using a quantitative research methodology. The results revealed three primary factors that significantly impact teachers’ perceptions of online teaching. Although teachers had generally positive attitudes towards online teaching methods for language learning, the key challenges included limited interaction between teachers and students, unstable internet, and insufficient computer skills to navigate online teaching platforms. Overall, teachers acknowledged the numerous advantages of online teaching methods compared to traditional classroom approaches. However, issues such as limited interaction and technical difficulties significantly undermined the quality of online teaching.