Pre-service EFL teachers' readiness in computer-assisted language learning and teaching

Pre-service EFL teachers' readiness in computer-assisted language learning and teaching

• Park, Moonyoung The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Son, Jeong Bae University of Southern Queensland

Asia Pacific Journal of Education, (0), - , 2020

Routledge

2020

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching
• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GB English Language

Computer-assisted Language Learning Language Teacher Education Pre-service Teacher Readiness Teaching English as a Foreign Language Technology Integration

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

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.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 02188791

• 10.1080/02188791.2020.1815649

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/ceed191a

2021-02-16