Research Article

PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE

Volume: 14 Number: 2 May 30, 2024
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PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE

Abstract

Recently, the studies on teaching English via virtual technologies have been increasing; however, to the author’s knowledge studies in the existing literature concerning the metaverse are still not at a desirable level. Thus, the aim of the study is to investigate the pre-service teachers’ views on incorporating metaverse into English language teaching. To accomplish this aim, 13 pre-service English language teachers are interviewed employing a focus group discussion. Purposive sampling is adopted to select the participants. The data gathered through the focus group discussion are analyzed using the content analysis. The findings of the study indicated that there were both positive and negative views of participants considering the incorporation of metaverse into English language teaching. Also, it was found that participants expressed some concerns about employing metaverse in teaching in Turkey for several reasons. In addition, most of the students advocated a balanced integration for applying the metaverse in their future teaching concepts, while some were opposed to it. In conclusion, this study can provide an up-to-date and comprehensive perspective on the issue of integrating metaverse in the field of English language teaching as well as offering insights, suggestions, and recommendations for future research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 25, 2024

Publication Date

May 30, 2024

Submission Date

January 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 5, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 2

APA
Kebeci, Ç. C. (2024). PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi, 14(2), 1098-1110. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1420897
AMA
1.Kebeci ÇC. PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi. 2024;14(2):1098-1110. doi:10.24315/tred.1420897
Chicago
Kebeci, Çağla Ceren. 2024. “PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 14 (2): 1098-1110. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1420897.
EndNote
Kebeci ÇC (May 1, 2024) PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 14 2 1098–1110.
IEEE
[1]Ç. C. Kebeci, “PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE”, Trakya Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 1098–1110, May 2024, doi: 10.24315/tred.1420897.
ISNAD
Kebeci, Çağla Ceren. “PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 14/2 (May 1, 2024): 1098-1110. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1420897.
JAMA
1.Kebeci ÇC. PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi. 2024;14:1098–1110.
MLA
Kebeci, Çağla Ceren. “PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, May 2024, pp. 1098-10, doi:10.24315/tred.1420897.
Vancouver
1.Çağla Ceren Kebeci. PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS TEACHING ENGLISH IN METAVERSE. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi. 2024 May 1;14(2):1098-110. doi:10.24315/tred.1420897

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