Perceptions of pre-service English teachers towards the integration of an LMS into English language teacher education
Abstract
With the growing availability of educational technologies, informing future teachers about the use of such technologies in their classrooms has become essential, particularly for language teachers. Integrating these technologies into the curriculum of language teaching education programs is more appropriate than simply sharing information with pre-service teachers via short computer courses. Over the past decade, various Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been gradually integrated into language teacher education programs to provide 24/7-connected teaching and learning environments. Many studies have investigated LMS adoption in terms of economic and technical challenges. However, what have been less covered are the perceptions of pre-service on the integration of an LMS. This paper reports on a study designed to gain insights into the perceptions of pre-service English teachers on the integration of an LMS into courses at a state university in Turkey. A total of 122 prospective English teachers participated in the study. Data were collected from questionnaires, open-ended questions, and semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed that pre-service English teachers had positive perceptions towards the use of an LMS as an integral part of face-to-face courses. The study also provides recommendations towards LMS integration into courses in other English language teaching departments.
Reference
Basal, A. (2015). Perceptions of pre-service English teachers towards the integration of an LMS into English language teacher education. Journal of Technology and Teaching, 23(4), 485-507.
Journal
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- Undergraduates (university based program)
Preservice Sample Size
122
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- Interviews
- open ended questions
- Questionnaires
Data Analysis Tools
- Content analysis
- Triangulation
Researcher Positionality
- inside (staying their own students)
Research Questions
In a course where a digital learning management system (LMS) served as a compliment, "rather than substitute for traditional face-to-face courses, " is there a "benefit from the advantages of technologies as a support" to English teachers?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Combination
Does the use of a digital learning management system (LMS) as a compliment, "rather than substitute for traditional face-to-face courses," serve to, "turn instructors into role models for pre-service English teachers by presenting courses actively using technologies?"
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Combination