However, ICT integration at Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges is still very slowly being adopted. This study focused on the barriers lecturers face in using ICT when teaching English to NC(V) students at a TVET college. The study investigated the positive influence of the integration of ICT in the teaching of English for NC(V) students at a TVET college, and the challenges associated with the use and implementation of ICT in the teaching of English for Addressed NC(V) students at a TVET college.
A qualitative research approach was used in this research to explore and determine the ways in which ICT can be used in the teaching of English in a VET college. The study participants were fifteen NC(V) lecturers providing English to NC(V) students at Nkangala TVET College. This study found that there are barriers when it comes to integrating ICT in English language teaching and learning and these were: teacher-level barriers, student-level barriers and school-level barriers.
In addition, this study showed that acceptance by management is important when implementing ICT for teaching and learning. It is hoped that this study will contribute to strategic ways that will ensure that ICT is integrated into the teaching of English at Nkangala TVET College as this will improve student attendance in the classroom and improve teaching and learning.
INTRODUCTION
- INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
- PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
- Research Aim
- Research objectives
- CLARIFICATION OF PERTINENT CONCEPTS
- DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
- CHAPTER DIVISION
- CONCLUSION
The research question was: How can ICT be used in the teaching of English in a TVET college. What are the positive impacts of integrating ICT in English teaching for NC(V) students in a TVET college. How do teachers perceive ICT integration in English teaching for NC(V) students in a TVET college.
What are the barriers and challenges faced by lecturers in using ICT while teaching English to NC(V) students in an AAP college. 6 The aim of the study was to investigate how ICT can be used in teaching English in a VET college. To explore the positive impacts of ICT integration in teaching English to NC(V) students in a VET college.
Assessing teachers' perceptions of ICT integration when teaching English to NC(V) students at a TVET college. To explore the barriers and challenges faced by teachers in using ICT in teaching English to NC(V) students at a TVET college.
LITERATURE REVIEW AND RELATED THEORIES
- INTRODUCTION
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- THE ROLE OF ICT IN TEACHING ENGLISH
- ICT as an educational tool
- ICT as an instructional tool
- CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS TO ICT INTEGRATION
- Teachers’ demographic characteristics
- Beliefs and attitude
- Availability of and access to technology
- Limited competences and knowledge of ICT
- Lack of technical support
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- LECTURERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- THEORY UNDERPINING THE STUDY
- SUMMARY
The current study was conducted in one of the three VET colleges in the province, which is Nkangala TVET College in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Although the college has five campuses, due to the timing and geographic location of the campuses, only three of the five campuses were included. The campuses that were included in the study offer NC(V) Business Studies, NATED Business Studies, NATED Engineering and NC(V) Engineering.
In the future, it will be possible to continue the study by involving the other two faculties in the province. Although many studies have been conducted on the subject, not much has been done specifically for TVET schools in South Africa. It consists of the background and introduction of the research, the justification of the study and the statement of the problem.
This chapter discusses the aims and objectives of the research.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- INTRODUCTION
- RESEARCH APPROACH AND DESIGN
- Qualitative Research approach
- RESEARCH PARADIGM
- Constructivism / interpretivism
- RESEARCH SETTING
- RESEARCH POPULATION AND SAMPLING
- Population
- Sample
- The sample size
- INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES
- DATA ANALYSIS
- TRUSTWORTHINESS OF THE STUDY
- DATA STORAGE
- ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
- Permission to conduct the study
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- INTRODUCTION
- DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA ANALYSIS PROCESS
- THEMATIC ANALYSIS
- Theme 1: ICT integration into teaching English
- Theme 2: lecturers’ perception of integrating ICT for teaching
- Theme 4: Challenges associated with implementing ICT for teaching English
- DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
- MAIN FINDINGS
- ICT integration in teaching English
- Lecturers’ perceptions in integrating ICT for teaching
- Barriers to integrating ICT into teaching and learning
- Challenges associated with implementing ICT for teaching English
- CHAPTER SUMMARY
This chapter provides the findings and results of the research and also presents the data analysis and interpretation of the research.
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Furthermore, participants noted that one of the positive impacts of integrating ICT into English lessons was its ability to motivate students, which also improves their class participation. One of the barriers mentioned by the teachers to using ICT when teaching English was the poor internet connection in the college. This study found that the lack of management support was cited as one of the challenges affecting ICT integration in English teaching at Nkangala TVET College.
This is consistent with one of the main factors of diffusion of innovation, which is relative advantage. This chapter dealt with the summary of the findings in line with the research questions. Most of the participants who tried to integrate ICT into their lessons using their own resources were left frustrated by the poor connectivity in some of the classes at the college.
Most of the participants had a positive opinion about the inclusion of ICT in lessons. This study found that with a proper ICT implementation plan, most of the barriers faced by students and lecturers can be controlled and removed. The current study was conducted in one TVET college out of three colleges in the province.
Barriers to the successful integration of ICT in teaching and learning environments: a review of the literature. A review of the literature on the integration of technology in the learning and teaching of English proficiency. The impact of the lack of ICT resources on teaching and learning in selected South African primary schools.
Experience of lecturers in the implementation of the National Certificate (Vocational) Engineering curriculum in a Selected Technical Vocational Education and Training College. PhD thesis, University of South Africa). Teachers' perceptions of the impact of technology on the emotions and behavior of children and young people. All unfavorable circumstances that arise during the implementation of the research project and are important for the ethics of the study must be reported in writing.
I have obtained, studied and kept a copy of the information letter on the research on using information and communication technology in the teaching of English in a technical and vocational college. With full understanding of the above, I agree without being forced to participate in the study.
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS
- Question 1
- Question 2
- Question 3
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RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
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