Abstract
Research aiming at investigating Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been extensively conducted and measured by TPACK instruments developed in the context of ESL (English as a Second Language). Therefore, research within the context of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and which applies a TPACK instrument specifically designed for the EFL context can give a significant contribution to the field of study. This study was conducted to map the TPACK of thirty-three EFL students at a teacher training institution in South Sumatera (Indonesia) by using a TPACK questionnaire specifically designed to map ICT-related learning experiences of Indonesian EFL students. The result of the analysis was presented in terms of the students’ TPACK perceptions concerning five domains: Technological Knowledge (TK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK), and Technology-Related Learning Experience (TLE).
Highlights
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have been developing rapidly in recent years
Research aiming at investigating Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been extensively conducted and measured by TPACK instruments developed in the context of ESL (English as a Second Language)
In the Education Transformation and 21st Century Learning Seminar organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with Intel Corporation and Analytical on Capacity Development Partnership (ACDP) in Jakarta on January 20-21, 2016, the Indonesian Minister of Education highlighted knowledge as the main source of strength, while technology which is the product of knowledge has become the way to reach all parties in providing information (Indonesian Ministry of National Education, 2016)
Summary
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have been developing rapidly in recent years. ICT tools such as a smartphone are equipped with the application Play Store which helps students to download educational software applications they need for their study. Many educational software applications are available online and free to use. For English as Foreign Language (EFL) students, such educational software applications as an on-line dictionary, translation tool, and grammar checker can be a great help for them to support their learning. Through the use of technology, students gain the academic information they need for their research projects from the internet. The use of technology has helped teachers improve their students’ academic performance. A literature-based approach with the application of Tales with Gigi, a mobile storytelling application with over 30 professionally narrated fairy tales, has helped improve the students’ literacy achievement (Wardhani, Inderawati & Vianty, 2019). It is worth saying that nowadays, the academic lives of many students are attached to technology
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