Issues of ICT usage among Malaysian secondary school English teachers

• Main Authors: Raman, Arumugam, Mohamed, Abdul Halim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Center of Science and Education 2013
• Subjects: LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/9386/1/2.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/9386/; http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v6n9p74
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

This study explored on perception, usage and obstacles of using ICT in teaching English Language among secondary school English teachers.The advancement of technology has given a space for teachers to boost teaching and learning of English language in secondary schools.It is believed that integration of ICT could enhance quality of teaching and make learning very effective.This paper first examined on secondary school English teachers' perception about the integration of ICT in teaching English lessons.It is found that the majority of teachers have positive views about the integration of ICT in teaching English. Then, the study revealed about the usage level of ICT among secondary school English teachers.The findings showed that teachers are utilizing ICT equipments only for certain tasks such as finding for information and preparing PowerPoint presentations.They do not have much exposure about the other opportunities provided by ICT. Next, researchers identified the dominancy of obstacles faced by secondary school English teachers in ICT integration with English lessons.Finally, this study provides some implications of the study and recommendations which are useful for researchers to expand their study in this area. In addition, this study too provides information for teachers on the advantages of ICT. Therefore, teachers could make adjustment to their teaching methodology which may lead to effective ICT integrated teaching and learning of the English language.