DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (PERSPECTIVE OF JEAN PIAGET-LEARNING THEORY)

Abstract

Digital Empowerment in English Language Teaching (Perspective of Jean Piaget-Learning Theory) is a library project by Ni Putu Ratni based on curiosity about excessive positive and negative phenomena among students from utilizing digital education. The objectives of the research were the elaboration of (1) how the education world perceives the digital era; (2) how the English language field is empowering digital learning and teaching environments; and (3) how the challenges of utilizing digital in ELT This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and utilized the library research method. Documentation, data collection method, and data triangulation method of data analysis the result of the research as follows: (1) The world of education considers the digital era has the possibility to transform education into a modern and more accessible way that attracts global interest in supporting massive educational institution development. It could promote various types and forms of educational media and facilities, such as e-books and video materials, giving the students many chances to explore and experience knowledge in a fun way, as Jean- piaget emphasized about the critical point of learning; (2) The English language field is empowering digital into the learning and teaching environment by utilizing it to make the learning process enjoyable and by providing learning strategies that consider student unique characteristics to provide a better learning atmosphere; and (3) the challenges in utilizing digital facilities into ELT came from the digitalization side effects on students, student, teacher, and environments; therefore, English teachers should do more research and training in empowering it.