IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education

EFL Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Cultural Awareness in ICT-Based Learning in Indonesian Elementary School Context

Akhmad Sutiyono (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)
Aksendro Maximilian (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)
Galuh Dwi Ajeng (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2023

Abstract

The present study aims to explore Indonesian EFL teachers’ perception regarding the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) usage for developing cultural awareness of students as well as improving their English literacy and communication. Even though English subject is not considered as compulsory to be taught in elementary school, there is evidence that English is still being taught either as the local content subject or as the language-medium of instruction. This study employs survey research by administering a questionnaire for elementary school English teachers in Indonesia who have been ever implementing online learning. The result shows that most teachers respond positively on the implementation of ICT in English instructional practice in elementary school. Regarding the cultural content, the participants agree that ICT can be helpful for them to provide interactive digital teaching material, including cultural material for the students. The existence of ICT is helpful for both students and teachers to provide real and authentic teaching materials. Therefore, the use of ICT needs to be promoted to provide cultural awareness in ELT practice to equip young learners to do intercultural communication in the global world

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijlhe

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education is a journal devoted to language and literature researchers, humanities, as well as practitioners in the field of education. IJLHE Journal is managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung ...