LIBYAN EFL TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO IMPROVING EFL LEARNERS' AUTONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.70672/knkae515Keywords:
EFL learner autonomy; technology; EFL teachers' view; challenges; strategiesAbstract
This study examines Libyan EFL teachers' perspectives on the importance of technology in overcoming obstacles to improving EFL learners' autonomy. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups with twenty EFL instructors, who were selected purposefully, at Elmergib Universities, including the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Art, this study identifies major barriers such as traditional teaching techniques, resource limitations, and cultural attitudes toward education. The results reveal that although teachers are aware of the positive effects of encouraging student autonomy, they encounter major obstacles that make it difficult for them to successfully put these strategies into practice. The study concludes with recommendations for addressing these challenges and improving the autonomy of Libyan EFL students through integrating technology into teaching strategies and highlighting the necessity of resource allocation, professional development, and a change in teaching methods.
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