Language teachers as pedagogical designers in technology-mediated language education

IF 4.9 1区文学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

System Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI:10.1016/j.system.2025.103662

Ting Liu, Zhipeng Zhang

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This paper examines the professional experiences of language teachers in Chinese universities who serve as pedagogical designers in technology-mediated language education. Drawing from an ecological systems perspective, the study uses a multiple case study methodology to explore the challenges seven language teachers faced in their roles and how they adapted to and overcame these challenges. Data was collected through interviews and lesson observations and analyzed thematically to identify key insights into the participants' professional experiences. The findings reveal that while the participating language teachers experienced challenges in maintaining supportive relationships with students, colleagues, and family, and a lack of resources, they responded by developing positive pedagogical beliefs, self-efficacy, and strategies for designing technology-mediated tasks. This suggests that to support language teachers in their roles as pedagogical designers, professional development programs should focus on equipping teachers with the skills and resources needed for effective technology integration.

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语言教师作为技术中介语言教育的教学设计师

本文考察了我国高校语言教师在技术介导的语言教育中作为教学设计师的专业经验。本研究从生态系统的角度出发，采用多案例研究方法，探讨了七位语言教师在其角色中所面临的挑战，以及他们如何适应和克服这些挑战。通过访谈和课堂观察收集数据，并进行主题分析，以确定参与者专业经验的关键见解。研究结果显示，虽然参与的语言教师在维持与学生、同事和家庭的支持关系方面遇到了挑战，并且缺乏资源，但他们通过发展积极的教学信念、自我效能和设计技术介导任务的策略来应对。这表明，为了支持语言教师作为教学设计师的角色，专业发展计划应侧重于为教师提供有效技术整合所需的技能和资源。

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System Multiple-

CiteScore

8.80

自引率

8.30%

发文量

202

审稿时长

64 days

期刊介绍： This international journal is devoted to the applications of educational technology and applied linguistics to problems of foreign language teaching and learning. Attention is paid to all languages and to problems associated with the study and teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The journal serves as a vehicle of expression for colleagues in developing countries. System prefers its contributors to provide articles which have a sound theoretical base with a visible practical application which can be generalized. The review section may take up works of a more theoretical nature to broaden the background.