Teachers’ perception towards the use of multimedia in teaching english language

Abstract

This study entitled Teacher’s Perception towards the Use of Multimedia in Teaching English Language was an attempt to explore the role of multimedia in teaching English Language and find out the perception of teachers towards it. It was carried out in Kathmandu district using questionnaire as a tool that consisted of closed and open ended questions. The major findings of the study were that multimedia devices can help for the teachers and students to enhance their academic quality, teacher’s professional development, address the learner’s differences, expand learning options and create favorable learning environment. While visiting different schools and colleges, it was found that the concerned authorities of schools were preparing for equipping institutions with ICT infrastructure and for training to the teachers to use digital technologies. The teachers found to use phone because the schools were not equipped or there is only one multimedia projector which was not sufficient. Teachers prefer audio and video clips rather than graphics and animations because they don’t have idea about creating such materials. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter is introductory part. It includes background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitation of the study, and operational definitions of key terms. The second chapter deals with the review of all related literature and conceptual framework of the study, where I have reviewed theoretical and empirical literature and also mentioned the implication of empirical literature. The third chapter consists of methodology which incorporates research designand method, population, sample and sampling strategy, field site of the study, data collection tools and techniques and data collection procedures, data analysis and interpretation procedures and ethical consideration. In chapter four, the collected data have been analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative procedures. Close ended questions are presented numerically using tables and Open ended questions are presented verbally. In chapter five, summary of the research and conclusion are presented and some recommendations are recommended in different levels.