Abstract
This study explored on perception, usage and obstacles of using ICT in teaching English Language among secondary school English teachers. The advancement of technology has given a space for teachers to boost teaching and learning of English language in secondary schools. It is believed that integration of ICT could enhance quality of teaching and make learning very effective. This paper first examined on secondary school English teachers' perception about the integration of ICT in teaching English lessons. It is found that the majority of teachers have positive views about the integration of ICT in teaching English. Then, the study revealed about the usage level of ICT among secondary school English teachers. The findings showed that teachers are utilizing ICT equipments only for certain tasks such as finding for information and preparing PowerPoint presentations. They do not have much exposure about the other opportunities provided by ICT. Next, researchers identified the dominancy of obstacles faced by secondary school English teachers in ICT integration with English lessons. Finally, this study provides some implications of the study and recommendations which are useful for researchers to expand their study in this area. In addition, this study too provides information for teachers on the advantages of ICT. Therefore, teachers could make adjustment to their teaching methodology which may lead to effective ICT integrated teaching and learning of the English language.
Highlights
The main aim of this study is to reveal the perception, usage and obstacles face by secondary school English teachers in integrating technology with English lessons in classroom
This study explored on perception, usage and obstacles of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching English Language among secondary school English teachers
The number of respondents for this study is 30 respondents who are in-service English language teachers from three secondary schools located around Kuala Muda Yan district in Sungai Petani, Kedah
Summary
The main aim of this study is to reveal the perception, usage and obstacles face by secondary school English teachers in integrating technology with English lessons in classroom. This study will be useful for policy makers to take into consideration the perception and usage level of ICT among English teachers in teaching English when planning ICT based curriculum or syllabus This survey will be helpful for pre-service teachers to take into consideration the obstacles that they are going to face in teaching life and prepare themselves to make a better teacher. There was a problem identified among secondary school English teachers during practicum which is the lack of integration of ICT in teaching English language This area has been studied by many but the teachers’ perception of ICT, their percentage of usage and dominancy of the obstacles they face are still questionable. This study would be very helpful for pre-service teachers to get prepared before stepping into the real world of teaching
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