Pre-service English language teachers’ perceptions and motivation towards technology use in online education

IF 3.3 1区文学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Language Teaching Research Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI:10.1177/13621688251319865

Zehra Degirmencioglu, Ilkay Gilanlioglu

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Abstract

This study examined the perceptions and motivation of 64 pre-service English language teaching (ELT) teachers at an international university in North Cyprus towards technology use in online language education. It employed a mixed-methods approach. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS 25 while the analysis of the qualitative data involved a combination of thematic analysis performed manually with the use of Leximancer 5.0 software. The findings revealed a general consensus on the benefits of technology for motivation and educational outcomes. The qualitative insights highlighted transformative themes. To illustrate, emotions such as excitement and curiosity were found to drive pre-service teachers’ inclination towards technology integration. The study underscored the significance of technology in modern English language teaching and English language teacher education, offering several profound pedagogical implications.

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职前英语教师对在线教育中技术使用的认知和动机

本研究调查了北塞浦路斯一所国际大学64名职前英语教学（ELT）教师对在线语言教育中技术使用的看法和动机。它采用了混合方法。定量数据采用SPSS 25进行分析，定性数据采用主题分析和Leximancer 5.0软件进行人工分析。研究结果表明，人们普遍认为技术对激励和教育成果有好处。定性的见解强调了变革的主题。为了说明，兴奋和好奇等情绪被发现驱动职前教师倾向于技术整合。该研究强调了技术在现代英语教学和英语教师教育中的重要性，并提出了一些深刻的教学启示。

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Language Teaching Research Multiple-

CiteScore

13.20

自引率

7.10%

发文量

116

期刊介绍： Language Teaching Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research within the area of second or foreign language teaching. Although articles are written in English, the journal welcomes studies dealing with the teaching of languages other than English as well. The journal is a venue for studies that demonstrate sound research methods and which report findings that have clear pedagogical implications. A wide range of topics in the area of language teaching is covered, including: -Programme -Syllabus -Materials design -Methodology -The teaching of specific skills and language for specific purposes Thorough investigation and research ensures this journal is: -International in focus, publishing work from countries worldwide -Interdisciplinary, encouraging work which seeks to break down barriers that have isolated language teaching professionals from others concerned with pedagogy -Innovative, seeking to stimulate new avenues of enquiry, including ''action'' research