The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study

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Marium Jamila1 , Md. Munibur Rahman2* & Zahid Hasan3 ,
1,2,3Department of English, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g
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Abstract

In today’s competitive world, the use of technology across diverse sectors is on the rise, and language learning is no exception. As higher secondary level (HSC) students badly need to be proficient in English to pursue higher education and build up their future careers, young learners profusely use various technologies as learning tools to make the process of language learning easy and affordable. So, this study investigated the varied impacts and implications of using technology on the development of the HSC level students’ English language proficiency in Bangladesh. To explore the students’ perceptions of technology usage in developing their English language proficiency, this research collected data from 235 learners from two districts in Bangladesh, employing a questionnaire consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended items. The findings revealed that most students use different technological tools for learning English. They have very positive perceptions of the utility and effectiveness of technologies in language learning, though difficulties like the high cost of tools, unavailability of free programs and software, over-reliance on technology tools, etc., were also reported. To overcome the obstacles associated with this issue, necessary support and measures were also suggested. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into adopting policies and using technology to develop student’s English language proficiency.

Keywords: English Language Classrooms, HSC Level, Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Technology.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 27 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Jamila, M., Rahman, M.M. & Hasan, Z. (2024). The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g

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