Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on Communication and Language in Virtual Spaces, January 2023 Pp.324-342
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/comm1.23
Integrating Technology in ESL Reading Classroom: Accounting Pupils’ Perspectives
Jane Anthony Pragasam
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Ainil Sulaiman
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
Corresponding Author: nurainil@ukm.edu.my
Received:10/04/2022 Accepted:10/25/2022 Published:01/20/2023
Abstract:
Technology integration in language teaching has become a more prominent option for more effective teaching and learning process. However, few studies have examined the use of technology in reading classrooms, especially in the Malaysian context. This study aims to investigate pupils’ perceptions of technology use in ESL (English as a second language) reading classrooms. In order to fulfill the research objective, the research question, ‘What is the perception of Year 6 primary school pupils on using technology in the reading classroom?’ was formulated to guide the study. The present study investigates the pupils’ perceptions towards the integration of technology in reading classrooms by collecting data from 70 participants of a semi-urban primary school in Pahang using a questionnaire that is adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model model. The findings indicated that pupils have positive perceptions towards the use of technology in reading classrooms in terms of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards the use of technology and behavioural intention of using technology. Significantly, this study’s findings offer teachers and stakeholders with evidence to embrace technology in language teaching. Understanding pupils’ perceptions of technology use in reading in language learning classrooms provide significant information for teachers, school administrators and stakeholders
Keywords: language learning, pupils’ perceptions, reading classroom, technology integration
Cite as: Pragasam, J. A., & Sulaima, N. A. (2023). Integrating Technology in ESL Reading Classroom: Accounting Pupils’ Perspectives. Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on Communication and Language in Virtual Spaces, January 2023: 324-342.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/comm1.23
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