Bridging the Divide: A Comparative Assessment of Two English Distance Learning Programs in Rural Bangladesh

Dil Nusrat, Latisha Asmaak Shafie, Hafizah Binti Hajimia, Md. Kamrul Hasan · 2026 · International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research

Summary. Two English distance learning programs in rural Bangladesh effectively engage secondary students, with motivation and anxiety explaining 24% of program effectiveness. Higher motivation strongly predicts better outcomes, while higher anxiety predicts worse outcomes. The findings apply Krashen's affective filter hypothesis and cognitive multimedia learning theory to distance education, offering guidance for EFL educators and policymakers designing programs that bridge digital divides in developing nations.

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DOI

10.26803/ijlter.25.1.18

Countries

Bangladesh

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, general-innovation

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2026-04-29