Delving into the Future of Iran's English Language Teaching in Light of Technology

IF 0.6 Q4 REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING

Journal of Futures Studies Pub Date : 2016-10-12 DOI:10.6531/JFS.2016.21(1).A49

Samira Yaghooty, R. Pishghadam

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Abstract

This article examines the prospect of replacing EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers with technology in Iran. It has adopted the approach of Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) to analyze the data collected from interviews with 10 EFL experts in Iran. The four layers of CLA do suggest that it is unlikely that technology will replace EFL teachers in Iran by 2030. Iran, being a hierarchical, collectivist, and restrained society with a normative cultural orientation and preference for avoiding uncertainty, will be reluctant to accept technological innovation so quickly which would replace EFL teachers. Further research covering a time frame beyond 2030 would be needed.

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从技术角度看伊朗英语教学的未来

这篇文章探讨了伊朗用技术取代英语作为外语教师的前景。本文采用了因果分层分析(CLA)的方法来分析从伊朗10位英语专家的访谈中收集的数据。CLA的四个层次确实表明，到2030年，技术不太可能取代伊朗的英语教师。伊朗是一个等级制度、集体主义和克制的社会，具有规范的文化取向和避免不确定性的偏好，因此不愿意接受如此迅速的技术创新，因为技术创新会取代英语教师。需要对2030年以后的时间框架进行进一步研究。

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Journal of Futures Studies REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING-

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1.50

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Futures Studies is a globally-oriented, trans-disciplinary referred journal. Its mission is to develop high-quality, futures-oriented research and thinking based on the evolving knowledge base of Futures Studies. Articles accepted for publication are expected to show an in-depth understanding of the field"s dimensions, content, research perspectives and methods.