Abstract

This study explores the extent to which technology use has become normalised in English classes in secondary schools across Malaysia, and the role of context and community within the normalisation process. The approach taken was qualitative, using online surveys and interviews to investigate English language teachers’ experiences with using technology in their classes. The results of the study indicate that normalisation is occurring to some extent within the setting, with the degree of normalisation significantly affected by both contextual factors and the way the teaching community operates. The study also suggests that normalisation itself should be viewed as a more complex, dynamic, context-dependent and community-based concept than previously recognised. This study may therefore be of interest to policy makers, school administrators and teachers working towards incorporating and normalising technology in teaching and learning.

摘要

本研究探讨了马来西亚中学英语课程中技术使用的规范化程度，以及环境和社区在规范化过程中的作用。所采取的方法是定性的，使用在线调查和访谈来调查英语教师在课堂上使用技术的经验。研究结果表明，规范化在一定程度上正在环境中发生，规范化程度受到环境因素和教学社区运作方式的显着影响。该研究还表明，规范化本身应该被视为一个比以前认识到的更复杂、动态、依赖环境和基于社区的概念。因此，这项研究可能会引起政策制定者的兴趣，