Intermediate Phase English First Additional Language Teachers’ Use of Technology in Rural Schools of Limpopo
Margaret Malewaneng Maja
,
Victor Rhulani Nkuna
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Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe
Teachers’ access to technology in this day and age could have a positive effect on the teaching and learning of English first additional languag.
- Pub. date: November 15, 2024
- Online Pub. date: September 30, 2024
- Pages: 575-586
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Teachers’ access to technology in this day and age could have a positive effect on the teaching and learning of English first additional language (EFAL). This qualitative interpretive case study explored how limited access to technology resources affects the teaching practices of Intermediate Phase EFAL teachers in rural schools in Limpopo, South Africa. This study, underpinned by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), conducted semi-structured interviews to collect data from ten EFAL teachers who were purposively sampled. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The study revealed that three of the ten EFAL teachers sampled integrated technology into their teaching despite challenges such as insufficient projectors, lack of learners’ smartphones and data bundles, and Internet connectivity. However, the other seven sampled participants did not use technology, citing a lack of digital tools and knowledge as a contributing factor. The study concludes that the lack of resources contributed to limited or no use of technology and the motivation to integrate technology into their lessons. Based on these findings, it is recommended that technological resources that can help EFAL teachers with digital teaching be made available so that they can integrate them to assist learners in developing language skills. Furthermore, in-service training and ongoing support should be provided to EFAL teachers to give them knowledge and skill to use available technology resources effectively.
digital devices english first additional language intermediate phase limited technology resources rural teachers
Keywords: Digital devices, English first additional language, intermediate phase, limited technology resources, rural teachers.
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