This study investigates the progress in ICT integration into English classrooms at a rural primary school in Vietnam since the COVID-19 pandemic. It uses a qualitative case study design to explore the issue, with accounts from four English teachers through two phases of semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate some progress in ICT integration…

This yearlong study describes multiple stakeholders' perspectives of 20 preservice English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers, 43 elementary school students, 2 online mentors, and a teacher-researcher during a technology professional development practicum on a cloud. The case study provides qualitative and quantitative data from stakeholders…

This systematic review analyses empirical studies on the implementation of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in language education to highlight its impact on promoting inclusivity and bridging educational gaps. The review encompasses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, with a focus on inclusivity and educational equity…

Purpose: This study explores how the integration of digital technology in Islamic education impacts primary school students' learning, from the perspective of Islamic education teachers. It aims is to highlight the potential benefits of digital integration in the classroom and to address the gaps between Islamic education teachers' perceptions and…

This article reports a case study of one local primary school in Hong Kong implementing a continuous professional development cycle for English-as-a-second-language teachers during a COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on factors that impacted teacher continuous professional development and explored whether technology could be used to facilitate…

This study explores primary teachers´ initial training programs, focusing on Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) and its integration with technology. The research is grounded in two dimensions of contemporary society: plurilingual competence and digital literacy. The study employs the conceptual framework of "Technological Pedagogical Content…

This study aimed to explore ESL teachers' perceptions of online teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. A qualitative multiple-case study approach was employed, focusing on the online teaching experiences of three teachers in primary school contexts. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, rich data were collected and…

The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners® is a core set of principles for English language teaching and learning. The 6 Principles are targets of excellence that provide teachers with the knowledge to make informed decisions to improve instruction and assessment. This second edition of "The 6 Principles for Exemplary…

The aim of this study was to determine the views of primary school teachers who gave language courses (mother tongue and foreign language) at the primary school level, about the use of information technologies, digital story preparation, and its use in lessons in the language teaching process. In the study, the phenomenology design, one of the…

Flipped learning is gaining prominence in EFL classrooms, where it has been shown to provide various advantages. However, the literature has not adequately addressed the integration of L2 interaction outside the classroom into flipped learning design. Accordingly, given the ubiquitous and interactive nature of chatbot technology, we designed a…

Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming language education by enabling more effective instructional practices and enhanced learning outcomes. AI-driven technologies--including tutoring systems, personalized learning platforms, and automated assessment tools--have the potential to revolutionize classroom instruction.…

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in professional development (PD) opportunities afforded to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers based on years of teaching experience related to foreign language teaching. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in seven primary schools with 60 primary EFL…

The aim of this study is to create an activity by means of technology integration in the foreign language learning of primary school students. A quantitative research method was used in the study. The research was conducted in the fall semester of 2021-2022. A total of 248 voluntary primary school students who continued their education in…

Automated written corrective feedback (AWCF) tools play a crucial role in supporting English writing instruction. However, issues such as insufficient accuracy and hallucination have undermined users' trust in these systems. To address these challenges, this study investigates the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) enhanced by…

The on-going implementation of the new curriculum of the new education system in Kenya includes the administration of technology in the classroom. In this study, this was achieved through the use of a gamified app in a local private school in Kenya, a gamified Swahili app. As Swahili is the language that is Kenya's national and one of two official…