Pre-school Teachers’ Interaction with ICT in Language Learning in Saudi Arabia

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

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Assistant professor, Early childhood education, Education, King Saud University, KSA

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The present research aimed to identify the status-quo of the interaction between pre-school teachers, and information and communication technology in relation to language instruction. The research made use of the qualitative approach for meeting such an end; moreover, a case study was employed for identifying all the sides of interaction between teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) with ICT in Saudi Arabia. The research data were collected through conducting interviews with the teachers in the preschool to understand their perception, concerns and attitudes. The findings of the research confirmed the necessity of designing the right course content suitable for Saudi context and, second, equipping the teachers with skills and capabilities to interact and engage properly in using the ICT for teaching EFL. The findings also confirmed that teachers play a significant role in improving language learning skills and competencies among children. The research recommended identifying the problems faced by the teachers in preschools, and involving teachers in designing the course materials. The research also recommended including courses related to learning the use of tablets for the children.
Keywords: Interaction, ICT, Tablet.

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