AN INVESTIGATION INTO QUANG TRI PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE OF ICT INTEGRATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Authors

  • Le Thi Thuy Trang Huc Nghi Primary School, Quang Tri, Vietnam
  • Truong Bach Le University of Foreign Languages, and International Studies, Hue University, Vietnam
  • Pham Anh Huy University of Foreign Languages, and International Studies, Hue University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejfl.v6i4.4575

Keywords:

ICT integration, EFL primary school teachers, Covid-19, online teaching

Abstract

With the transition from face-to-face classes to online classes during Covid-19 epidemic, teachers in Quang Tri have no choice but to integrate ICT into their teaching. At this time ICT has become the most essential tool in educational settings and the subject of many researchers. This study aims to investigate how English teachers perceived ICT integration in terms of the benefits, difficulties as well as challenges of incorporating ICT. The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, i.e., questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that the majority of English teachers had a positive perception of integrating ICT due to its effectiveness. However, it was also reported that lack of technical support from schools, and limited knowledge and training in ICT discouraged teachers from using ICT. The study offers useful implications for teachers to integrate ICT in teaching English during the pandemic time.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Le Thi Thuy Trang, Huc Nghi Primary School, Quang Tri, Vietnam

    Le Thi Thuy Trang is a teacher of English at Huc Nghi primary school, Quang Tri province, Viet Nam. Her research interests include technology and vocabulary.

  • Truong Bach Le, University of Foreign Languages, and International Studies, Hue University, Vietnam
    Truong Bach Le is a Doctor of Education, currently working as an English language educator at university of Foreign Languages and International Studies at Hue University, Vietnam. His teaching specialization: Language Education, Linguistics, Specialized English, Translation, Culture in Foreign Language Teaching. His research interest includes Language education, specialized English, translation, and culture in foreign language teaching.
  • Pham Anh Huy, University of Foreign Languages, and International Studies, Hue University, Vietnam

    Pham Anh Huy is a Master of Education, currently working as a language educator at University of Foreign Languages and International Studies at Hue University, Vietnam.

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2022-11-29

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