Current state of ICT integration in English proficiency education in Chinese schools: A quantitative study

The Scots College, 2023 Sydney, Australia

^* Corresponding author: qiczhao@student.unimelb.edu.au

Abstract

This research seeks to find out the current situation of the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English proficiency education in urban Chinese schools. Conducting quantitative research, questionnaires were administered to teachers and students and the data was statistically processed with the help of the SPSS system. Consequently, the performance identified on the impact of ICT on English learning is moderately positive though bears difficulties including the issues of inadequate infrastructure and socio-economic differences. Although ICT tools are being used in English language education, the study found that their application is uneven and frequently hampered by a lack of sufficient funding and differing degrees of facility support throughout schools. Despite these difficulties, when ICT was skillfully incorporated into the curriculum, both instructors and students reported increases in engagement and language competency. This implies that the beneficial effects of ICT on English language acquisition might be greatly increased with improved infrastructure and more equal resource distribution. The results highlight the necessity of focused funding and legislative changes to overcome these socioeconomic and infrastructure-related obstacles and maximize the advantages of ICT in learning environments.