Junior High School Teachers’ Perception of the Use of Digital Mind Maps

Abstract

In support of developing 21st-century skills, this research aims to investigate Junior High School teachers' perceptions of the use of digital mind maps in learning English subjects. A questionnaire adapted from the Sabbah (2015) and Faste & Lin (2012) models was used to find out the teachers’ perception of (a) the use of digital mind map software, and (b) the use of digital mind maps in English learning. Interviews were also done afterward to confirm the questionnaire results. It was found that most respondents believed that digital mind maps were more practical to do, enable work to finish faster and give room for creativity. Mind maps can be used for any topics, genres, skills, and language focus, though mind maps for listening need more exploration. It is suggested that further research involving more respondents in more specific limitations is conducted.