Technology Integration among Elementary Teachers in Teaching Language

Abstract

The use of modern technology, such as mobile devices, has become a pivotal part of the learning and teaching languages. Every class usually uses some form of technology to deliver lessons in a modernized way because it has been used to both help and improve language learning. Technology integration should be applied in all education levels not only in tertiary and secondary but also in primary education. This study aims to determine the technology integration and practices among elementary teachers in teaching language courses, specifically English teachers in elementary schools. It also determines the practices of teachers in a developing country where internet connectivity is an issue. The respondents for this research were the primary or elementary teachers in the Grade 4 to 6. The questionnaire was randomly distributed to the respondents who qualify based on the given criteria. The results of this study show that technology-based teaching is more effective compared to the traditional classroom in primary education and in teaching language subjects. Elementary teachers teaching language utilize and integrate ICT in teaching and learning despite challenges such as neutral support from the administrators and a mild access related problem that could hinder the teachers from fully utilized ICT resources.