Use Of Information And Communication Technologies In Learning English At Master Level

Abstract

The present study entitled “Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Learning English at Master Level” aimed to investigate the ICT tools used in learning English and to identify the roles of ICT tools in learning English. To meet the objectives of this study, forty students of M.Ed., fourth semester studying at T.U., Kirtipur were selected as a sample for this study following non-probability sampling procedure to secure their participation in this study. A set of questionnaire having both close-ended and open-ended was used as the tool for data collection. The data were analyzed and interpreted statistically and descriptively. The result of the study revealed that most of the students use Mobile, Laptop, Desktop, Projector, YouTube, Google, Email, Facebook, Twitter, Television, Viber, Wiki, internet, Google meet, Zoom, blogs and different electronic softwares as tools of ICT while learning English. They also responded positively on the role of ICTs as crucial in learning English at master level. They opined that the tools of ICT helps in learning English, making the learners engaged, active and autonomous and motivating the learners. The present study consists of five chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction of the study along with the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, rationale of the study, de-limitations of the study and definition of the key terms. The second chapter consists of review of related theoretical literature, review of empirical literature, implications of the review for the study and conceptual framework. Similarly, the third chapter is methodology and procedures consisting of research design, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedures, data analysis procedures and ethical considerations. Furthermore, the fourth chapter is results and discussions consisting of the analysis and interpretation of the data. Moreover, the fifth chapter presents the findings, conclusions and implications related to the policy level, practice level and further research of the study on the basis of the findings. At the end, references and appendices are included.