Narrative inquiry for CALL teacher preparation programs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: language teachers’ technological needs and suggestions
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Abstract Drawing on qualitative research, this study explores the Iranian EFL teachers’ technological needs and their suggestions for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) during COVID-19 pandemic. We analyzed narratives produced by 66 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers themes through deductive inductive thematic analysis phases MAXQDA. The findings indicate that CALL teacher preparation programs should prioritize pedagogical knowledge (TPK), then content (TCK), finally (TK). Moreover, stated develop concerning intersections of TCK/TPK TPK/TK. Furthermore, suggested can be used pandemic if cooperation among teachers, students, parents will made, technological-related infrastructures developed, collaboration, digital literacy, autonomy, TPK with special attention to educational made situation. have implications educators, professional development course designers providers, decision-makers highlighting promising directions devote precious time resources.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of computers in education
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2197-9995', '2197-9987']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-022-00227-x