digital learning; foreign language learning; L2; digital technologies; qualitative study
Abstract :
[en] In the present era, both learning and teaching, including foreign language learning (FLL) and teaching, are being radically influenced by a massive implementation of digital technologies. The purpose of this study is to analyze foreign language teachers’ attitudes towards the use of technologies in foreign language teaching across Europe and to identify clear implications for their efficient implementation. The methodology of this study includes a mixed-method research design (quantitative and qualitative) with a survey conducted with altogether 234 foreign language (FL) teachers from different universities across Europe. The results clearly show that FL teachers generally have a positive attitude towards the use of technologies in their classes and that they frequently use them in their teaching since they can make students more engaged in learning a foreign language. In fact, the FL teachers have always been at the forefront of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. In spite of this, they admit that they would welcome more professional support from the management of their home institutions and demand training in the use of new technologies. The results of the research also indicate that special attention should be paid to the lack of personal contact, students' reactions, and the expression of emotions, which is difficult and almost impossible to achieve through the use of digital media. These findings are unique since they aim specifically at current FL teachers´ attitudes and needs across Europe and can be utilized by stakeholders and FLL course designers. Moreover, they can also be extended to a larger scale, i.e., the global level.
Disciplines :
Languages & linguistics
Author, co-author :
Klimova, Blanca; University of Hradec Králové > Faculty of Informatics and Management
Pikhart, Marcel; University of Hradec Králové > Faculty of Informatics and Management
Fronckova, Katerina; University of Hradec Králové > Faculty of Informatics and Management
Sanchez-Stockhammer, Christina; Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany > English and digital linguistics
Stukalina, Yulia; Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Latvia > English department
Iruskieta, Mikel; University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Spain
Okumuş Dağdeler, Kübra; Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Türkiye
LEJOT, Eve ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Humanities (DHUM) > Romance Studies, Art and Media
Parmaxi, Antigoni; Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Bartolomé Rodríguez, Rocío; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Pareja-Lora, Antonio; Universidad de Alcalá (UAH), Spain
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
An analysis of foreign language teachers´ attitudes towards digital teaching in the European union countries
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