The Influence of Teaching Presence in Online Classes

This study presents a quantitative examination of online presence within Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL) class, focusing on the impact of teaching presence on both social and cognitive presence in addressing learner needs. The findings underscore the interrelated roles of teaching presence (TP), social presence (SP), and cognitive presence (CP) as foundational components for fostering effective and meaningful learning experiences in online language education. This quantitative study is conducted to explore types of presence in online learning. A convenient sample of 381 participants responded to the survey. The instrument used is a 5 Likert-scale survey. Overall, the findings of these studies support the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, highlighting the importance of balancing cognitive, social, and teaching presences to create engaging and successful online learning environments. By leveraging the interconnectedness of TP, SP, and CP, instructors can significantly enhance student engagement and potentially reduce dropout rates.

Online Presence, Mandarin As A Foreign Language

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