LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 20:4 April 2020
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Using Mobile Technology in the Classroom for Teaching Speaking Skill in Yemeni Universities

Sawsan Mahmoud Qassim Ghallab

Abstract

There is no question that technology affects the learning atmosphere and perception. Mobile devices are gaining tremendous popularity among masses because they are lightweight, smart, compact and easy to use. Mobile technology is the most significant, most common and quickest contact media. The present paper aims to explore whether mobile telephones can support teacher-speaking pupils, how Yemeni EFL teachers utilize this device in their classrooms and, ultimately, to find out the challenges and issues that are likely to hinder their usage in the Classroom. The study employed a descriptive survey research design to selected Yemeni teachers. Findings showed that mobile learning allows students to develop their language skills in general and in particular their language skills. Secondly, mobile devices can promote individual and interactive learning opportunities in the Classroom. It also encourages students to practice hard and develop poor places. Undoubtedly, high or at least modest usage by teachers of mobile telephones will draw interest to students and allow them to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence. Hence, the position of teachers in the introduction and application of this technology in English is very critical as it is part of their lives.

Keywords: Mobile Phone, Mobile Learning(M-Learning), Mobile Technology, Technology Acceptance Model.

1. Introduction

Technology changes the way we interact, socialize, exercise, do business and manage company. The usage of smart cell phones for schooling has gained prominence in recent years. The social networking movement often allows the planet a virtual community and offers citizens the chance to be autonomous students rather than only instructors. Such latest structural developments are placing strain on mainstream language acquisition and education structures such as education in structured classrooms. They also question us in redesigning our way of teaching and studying English. The ubiquitous usage of cell phones is a new aspect of our lives today. The growing usage of smart phones implies that educators will consider ways to incorporate the modern teaching phenomenon. EFL teachers may gain in or outside their classes from incorporating this technology, in particular, to make it more accessible for students to utilize cell telephones so that they can have more flexibility and energy. Also, the convenient access of students to the Web through their phones enables them to leverage learning resources which in the past have been inaccessible.

2. Statement of the Problem

The condition in Yemen is not acceptable in English. A great deal has been achieved to boost it. The level of English developed by Yemeni students in general and in particular in all language skills is often below expectations. The conventional methods employed by teachers and insufficient strategies and tools utilized in teaching and learning systems may be potential explanations.

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Sawsan Mahmoud Qassim Ghallab
Lecturer, English Department
Faculty of Education, Hodeidah University, Yemen
(PhD Scholar, Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, Yemen)
sawsan22218@yahoo.com
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