TECHNOLOGY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF CALEDONIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the impact of technology on education in the Language and Learning Department of Caledonian College of Education in Oman, and to understand language teachers’ perceptions of technology. This was achieved through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, namely online survey and interviews. Students, teachers and managers of the department were the participants. Through an in depth analysis of the data thus generated, the study has been able to explain how technology has had a positive influence in language education at the college. In addition, it has identified the impediments in using technology as perceived by the participants in the study. Further, the study analyzes a range of perspectives of teachers, learners and managers of the language and learning program vis-à-vis technology in language education. Finally, the study has made recommendations on how the role of technology in language education can be further enhanced in the department.