The attitude and motivation of English language teachers towards the use of computers (original) (raw)
2006, Malaysian Online Journal of Instructional Technology (MOJIT)
The rapid development of computer technology has altered the way education is being delivered. This is especially so in the delivery of the English language course where the combination of various media attributes of the computer has the capability to enhance instructional outcomes. This paper reports on the study undertaken to elucidate the level of the attitude and motivation of English teachers in the usage of the computer for the delivery of the English course and the associated problems and constraints faced by them. The study is qualitative and quantitative in nature and involved 62 English teachers from 12 schools in a selected district in Malaysia. The findings revealed that the majority of the teachers had a positive attitude, were highly motivated towards the use of computers to teach English and actually used them for teaching and learning purposes. The findings also revealed that intrinsic rewards, such as responsibilities, a sense of self-worth and accomplishments, played an important role in enhancing the positive attitude and motivation.
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