EFL Teachers' Knowledge of Technology in China: Issues and Challenges

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Author(s): Yanjiang Teng (Michigan State University, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 15
Source title: Preparing Foreign Language Teachers for Next-Generation Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Chin-Hsi Lin (Michigan State University, USA), Dongbo Zhang (Michigan State University, USA)and Binbin Zheng (Michigan State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0483-2.ch002

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / Teacher Education

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Through the lens of teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in China, this chapter aims to examine what knowledge of technology EFL teachers at all levels possess and how they apply their technological knowledge in teaching practice. The reviewed literature indicated that most EFL teachers hold positive attitudes towards technology. However, there still exists a gap between the curriculum requirement and the reality in terms of technological pedagogy in EFL teaching context. EFL teachers' use of technology in teaching varies in terms of personal preferences, school levels and locations, and administrative support. In addition, this review revealed that several factors influence EFL teachers' integration of technology into their practice and some challenges are still on the way: 1) EFL teachers' knowledge of technology is insufficient; 2) Lack of resources for schools and teachers at less developed areas, and 3) Lack of specific support for EFL teachers' technological needs.

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