Effectiveness of Technology-based Education on Teaching EFL and Raising Academic Achievement of University Students from the Point of View of Students and Faculty Members

Astifo, Arev Merza; Kawther, Parween Shawkat

doi:10.25130/Lang.10.1.P1.14

Effectiveness of Technology-based Education on Teaching EFL and Raising Academic Achievement of University Students from the Point of View of Students and Faculty Members

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Arev Merza Astifo

Parween Shawkat Kawther

https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.10.1.P1.14

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to investigate the usefulness of technology-based instruction in EFL classroom and its impact on EFL learners’ academic achievement from teachers' and students' points of view. To meet the study objectives, researchers have focused on two constructs: effects of the electronic mode of instruction, and students' academic achievement. The sample characterized statistically comprises 100 faculty members and learners (40 teachers and 60 students). Two types of researcher-developed questionnaire are used for data collection. Findings indicated that technology-mediated instruction is a cornerstone in improving EFL teaching. Students’ engagement, learning effectiveness and student creativity can be influenced by this instruction. The overall mean value of 3.95 indicates that there is a considerable agreement among respondents regarding technology and its influence on EFL teaching. A mean score of 4.08 indicates that EFL students’ academic performance has improved, particularly when the students acquire new knowledge and develop their linguistic skills. The findings also show how the instructors can benefit from the various range of assessment methods in their classes, depending on different technological facilities that attract the students’ attention and increase their motivation for learning.

Keywords

Technology-based education

University students

University faculty members

Teaching EFL

Academic achievement