Indonesian Journal of Educational Research (IJER)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022): IJER Vol 7 No 2 2022

A Study of Student Teachers` Literacy and Challenges in Using Technology for English Language Teaching

Ahmad Syauqi Harsyah (Unknown)
Dedy Kurniawan (Unknown)
Lilik Ulfiati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2022

Abstract

Technology has played an important role in human life including education. Teachers in this century are required to have technology skills for language teaching. However, in order to understand their level of literacy and challenges faced in implementing technology a study is required. The present study investigated student teacher`s literacy and challenges in using technology. This research was conducted by using mix method with sequential explanatory design. Sixty-one students of the seventh semester of English study program Universitas Jambi were selected as the participant in this research. In the quantitative phase Researchers used survey to collect the data to measure their experience, views, and literacy on technology using a likert scale of one to five. In the qualitative phase, the data were collected using interview towards eighth students are selected purposively from the high score and low score and analyze it by using content analysis. The survey showed that the participating student teachers have: 1) adequate experiences in using technology(x=3.66), 2). Positive views on technology(x=3.56), 3).average literacy on technology(x=3.87). The results of the interview showed some challenges faced by student teachers in implementing technology, The lack of facilities is the biggest challenge. The implication of the research is also discussed

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijer

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

IJER (E-ISSN 2541-2159) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides publication of articles in all areas of educational research. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high-quality research findings and provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world ...