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.