Integrating Information and Communication Technology in English Language Teaching: A Case Study of Selected Junior Secondary Schools in Botswana

Autor/inn/en	Mafuraga, Mbizo; Moremi, Mbiganyi
Titel	Integrating Information and Communication Technology in English Language Teaching: A Case Study of Selected Junior Secondary Schools in Botswana
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 13 (2017) 1, S.142-152 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1814-0556
Schlagwörter	Information Technology; Technology Integration; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Teaching Methods; Junior High School Students; Foreign Countries; Questionnaires; Teacher Attitudes; Secondary School Teachers; Teaching Experience; Electronic Equipment; Case Studies; Language Teachers; Botswana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informationstechnologie; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Junior High Schools; Student; Students; Sekundarstufe I; Schüler; Schülerin; Ausland; Fragebogen; Lehrerverhalten; Elektronisches Gerät; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht
Abstract	The paper discusses how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) could be integrated in the teaching of English Language in Botswana Junior Secondary Schools. It does so by exploring opportunities and challenges faced by teachers of English Language and the students they teach. Fifty five (55) teachers in eleven (11) Junior Secondary Schools in the Kweneng region, west of the capital city, Gaborone, Botswana, took part in the study by means of responding to a questionnaire. The findings from the study show that the majority of teachers are aware that ICT could be used to enhance English Language teaching and learning and were willing to go for ICT training to improve their teaching methods. Most teachers think ICT is the computer which shows lack of knowledge on various ICT gadgets and tools available which could add variety to classroom contexts. The paper further highlights what needs to be done to help overcome challenges and promote integration of ICT in English Language classrooms. Teachers should embrace the use of technology as times have changed and learners need to be stimulated to be eager and interested in learning using ICT. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Dave Hill, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados. Tel: 868-663-9021; Fax: 868-645-9741; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01