Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the management of ICT (Information Communication Technology) in English teaching in primary schools in Wei Nan city, China. This study used a survey questionnaire on the role of ICT in primary English teaching and learning. The data obtained from the study for answering the research questions also exploring the outcomes of the use of ICT in primary English programmesr and the current challenges in exercising the use of ICT in Education. The results showed that the use of computers makes classes more vivid, motivation and effective to students . Key words: Management of ICT, English Teaching and Learning, Primary School, China.

Highlights

  • ICT (Information Communication Technology) as the most dynamic innovation of science, at contemporary world to confront the challenges of 21st century

  • The purpose of this study is to identify the management of ICT (Information Communication Technology) in English teaching in primary schools in Wei Nan city, China

  • The purpose of this study is to identify the use of ICT in English teaching in primary schools in Weinan city, China

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Introduction

ICT (Information Communication Technology) as the most dynamic innovation of science, at contemporary world to confront the challenges of 21st century. There is growing evidence that increasing the level of ICT resourcing in schools can have a positive effect on young children’s attainment in the ‘core’ subjects (BECTA 2001, 2002) Like those of many other countries, the Chinese government has realized the significance of educational technology. Many researchers agree that successful use of ICT in educational practice depends on didactical competence, ICT literacy and ICT pedagogical competence (Andersen&Brink, 2002), the others point to some more components in cluding pedagogy, social and ethical issues, knowledge of technology, professional improvement and organization of teaching (Coughlin, 1999; Knierzinger et al, 2002; Resta et al, 2002) In this case ICT competence becomes necessary for a teacher. With an estimated total of 121.57 million C hinese primary school students in 2002, according to official statistics, the challenge of providing English language instruction to them all is likely to be a demanding one

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