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The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning

Year 2020, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 46 - 57, 01.01.2020

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of English teachers regarding the use of
technology supported tools, such as; computer and internet, in foreign language education by taking
into account the variables of age, gender, seniority and educational background. For this purpose,
teachers were asked whether they make use of computer-aided teaching materials, if so, in which
area of foreign language education they use, the differences between traditional education and
computer assisted language learning, the difficulties encountered and the skills they should have. In
this study, a case study pattern, which is one of the qualitative research methods was used.
Participants of the study consist of 11 English teachers selected by the convenience sampling model.
In the study, the data were collected through a semi-structured interview form consisting of six
questions. data were analyzed using descriptive analysis method. First, similar opinions were
gathered around under six themes and the codes of these themes were tabulated. results of the study
show that 55% of teachers use educational technology to attract students' attention to the topic and to
increase efficiency, 45% of them use the computer and smart board especially to improve students’
speaking and listening skills, 91% of them stated that technology–aided education makes students
more willing to learn because it provides permanent learning. It was seen that 55% of the
participants have internet access problem and the 64% of the participants stated that they should
have basic technology usage skills.

References

  • Zereyalp, S. A. (2009). EFL teacher educators’ attitudes towards CALL: case of Turkish state universities. (Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi). Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Adana
Year 2020, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 46 - 57, 01.01.2020

Abstract

References

  • Zereyalp, S. A. (2009). EFL teacher educators’ attitudes towards CALL: case of Turkish state universities. (Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi). Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Adana
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Educational Psychology
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Esra Ataman This is me

Publication Date January 1, 2020
Published in Issue Year 2020 Volume: 2 Issue: 1

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APA Ataman, E. (2020). The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning. The Universal Academic Research Journal, 2(1), 46-57.
AMA Ataman E. The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning. The Universal Academic Research Journal. January 2020;2(1):46-57.
Chicago Ataman, Esra. “The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning”. The Universal Academic Research Journal 2, no. 1 (January 2020): 46-57.
EndNote Ataman E (January 1, 2020) The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning. The Universal Academic Research Journal 2 1 46–57.
IEEE E. Ataman, “The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning”, The Universal Academic Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 46–57, 2020.
ISNAD Ataman, Esra. “The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning”. The Universal Academic Research Journal 2/1 (January 2020), 46-57.
JAMA Ataman E. The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning. The Universal Academic Research Journal. 2020;2:46–57.
MLA Ataman, Esra. “The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning”. The Universal Academic Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, 2020, pp. 46-57.
Vancouver Ataman E. The Investigation of English Teachers’ Views on Computer Assisted Language Learning. The Universal Academic Research Journal. 2020;2(1):46-57.