scholarly journals Fostering an English Teaching Environment: Factors Influencing English as a Foreign Language Teachers' Adoption of Mobile Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee-Jung JUNG
Author(s):  
Nadire Cavus ◽  
Liudmila Shukshina ◽  
Oxana Chernova ◽  
Irina V. Telezhko ◽  
Alfia M. Ishmuradova ◽  
...  

Educational technology is a set of systems consisting of tech savvy equipment, processes and methods for the effective and positive implementation of educational theories. Nowadays, when the internet is becoming widespread, and mobile device technologies such as smartphones and tablets have been developing rapidly, it is possible to access educational content without being connected to a place. Today, almost everyone has smartphones. Many social networks, sites, applications are available. Many studies have shown that technology is effective in the field of education. For teachers with foreign language and their perceptions of learning through the help of technology are important. In this study, it is important to determine teachers' perception levels of mobile applications that contribute to foreign language learning. The "mobile learning perception scale" developed to access the research data. Items that are mentioned in the scale are basically positive question, "absolutely disagree", "disagree", "undecided", "agree", "strongly agree". After analysing the reliability of the survey, the overall result was found as Cronbach ? = 0,963. A total of 180 teachers attended from North Cyprus and Russian universities. According to the result of the research, the teachers' perception of mobile learning is high. But this rate is proportional to age. There is a difference in the findings regarding the use of mobile technology when looking at the professional seniority and age ranges. This is due to the fact that recently, technology-supported trainings have been increased and the addition of "material design courses" and "technology-supported trainings" at universities play an important role in increasing perceptions. The use of mobile technology can be increased by providing in-service trainings to teachers with high professional experience and ages.


Pedagogika ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-205
Author(s):  
Natalia Dmitrenko ◽  
Oksana Voloshyna

The theoretical and methodological basis of training of prospective teachers of foreign language to work in inclusive classes is examined. The authors consider pedagogical conditions that promote the successful formation of inclusive competence of foreign language teachers in the process of professional training. Specific features of studying course “Methods of English Teaching in Inclusive Classes” are analyzed. Methodological principles, methods, forms, and techniques of teaching of foreign language in inclusive classes are discussed.


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