Perceptions of Pre-service English Teachers towards the Integration of an LMS into English Language Teacher Education
Source: Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Volume 23, Number 4, October 2015, 485-507.
This article reports on a study designed to gain insights into the perceptions of pre-service English teachers on the integration of an Learning Management Systems (LMSs) into courses at a state university in Turkey.
A total of 122 prospective English teachers participated in the study. Data were collected from questionnaires, open-ended questions, and semi-structured interviews.
Findings revealed that pre-service English teachers had positive perceptions towards the use of an LMS as an integral part of face-to-face courses. The study also provides recommendations towards LMS integration into courses in other English language teaching departments.