Pre-service EFL teachers’ readiness in computer-assisted language learning and teaching
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Article Title | Pre-service EFL teachers’ readiness in computer-assisted language learning and teaching |
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ERA Journal ID | 20016 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Park, Moonyoung (Author) and Son, Jeong-Bae (Author) |
Journal Title | Asia Pacific Journal of Education |
Journal Citation | 42 (2), pp. 320-334 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0218-8791 |
1742-6855 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2020.1815649 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02188791.2020.1815649 |
Abstract | Digital technology plays a crucial role in modern second/foreign language education. Enormous changes in technology and the growing emphasis on 21st century skills raise a concern about English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ competencies in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) more than ever. In response to the mounting concern, this study investigates pre-service EFL teachers’ readiness in the use of CALL in the Hong Kong context. It explores the experiences and self-efficacy of participants with respect to the evaluation of the current English teacher education curriculum for CALL at a university in Hong Kong and factors affecting the participants’ acceptance and willingness to use CALL. In-depth interviews were conducted with six pre-service EFL teachers to reveal the reality of the teachers’ attitudes, perceptions and experiences regarding the use of technology. Findings provide insights into the significance of language teacher education in CALL and ways for fostering pre-service EFL teachers’ knowledge and skills in the implementation of CALL. Practical implications are made for effective teacher training for CALL in EFL contexts. |
Keywords | computer-assisted language learning, language teacher education, pre-service teacher readiness, teaching English as a foreign language, technology integration |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
390405. Educational technology and computing | |
470401. Applied linguistics and educational linguistics | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Chinese University of Hong Kong, China |
School of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5y7y/pre-service-efl-teachers-readiness-in-computer-assisted-language-learning-and-teaching
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