TITLE:
The Investigation of EFL Preservice Teachers’ Digital Literacy during Teaching Practice: Perceptions, Application, Enablers and Disincentives
AUTHORS:
Yanan Wang, Ziru Jia, Qi Liu
KEYWORDS:
Digital Literacy, EFL Pre-Service Teachers, Qualitative Analysis Practicum
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.11 No.6,
June
28,
2024
ABSTRACT: In modern society, EFL pre-service teachers are supposed to possess digital literacy as technology develops. Though teachers’ digital literacy has advanced significantly, little focus is being paid to how EFL pre-service teachers perceive and apply digital literacy, as well as what supports and hinders their ability to use it. In this study, an interview, which aimed to research the digital literacy of EFL pre-service teachers in their practicum, was designed. After the interviewing, pre-service teachers’ perception, application ability of digital literacy and the enablers and disadvantages of digital literacy during practicum were shown. The survey was conducted in the form of qualitative survey with 13 interviewees, who are from different universities. It indicates that they think that it is increasingly essential to improve digital literacy, and are already to apply more digital technologies to their class. This practical investigation can make educational policymakers know how to improve the digital literacy of pre-service teachers.