A Descriptive Study Of Challenges Faced By English Language Teachers In Integrating Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Tools At Elementary Level In Pakistan

Abstract

This study is based on the ICT utilization in English language teaching and targets classroom activities particularly in the teaching of English as a second language in Pakistan. For this purpose, the literature reviewed is based in the previous twenty years working and implementations of ICTs are widely utilized and considered a pivotal instrument in language teaching around the globe. This paper deals with the development and implementation of the ICTs in classrooms to enhance the impact of teaching and learning among learners and the trainers as elementary school level. This study has been conducted in six elementary schools and their selected twenty-six English teachers and students. A mixed method of qualitative and quantitative has been adopted along interviews and questionnaire techniques for data collection. However, the major focus of this research as on elementary school teachers and their performance with and without ICTs are measured and the figures 1, 2, 3 shows that the teachers are delighted and enjoyed the classroom lessons while using the ICT tools and without the use of these tools they feel not fully satisfied with their teaching and proper delivering of lessons.