An EFL Novice Teachers' Media & Technology Beliefs In Teaching English To Young Learners

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate novice teachers’ beliefs about media and technology in teaching English for young learners. The participant was a novice elementary school teacher in Yogyakarta who had several achievements. The data were collected through in-depth interviews as the instrument of the study, which explored the respondents' perspectives on teaching English for Young Learners and integrating digital technology in the classroom. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. This study examined the optimization of media and devices in primary school education, based on the experiences of a novice primary school teacher. Four key themes were identified: students’ needs, learning mode, teachers' and students’ abilities, and function and benefits. Findings suggest that it is important to consider these factors when integrating technology into the classroom.