Digital Literacy as a Critical Tool for English as a Foreign Language Teaching: A Teacher’s Perspective
Keywords:
Digital Literacy, English as a Foreign Language, Perspective of English TeachersAbstract
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) encourages teachers to be more creative and innovative in providing English materials as well as developing a conducive environment for students. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of high school teachers about the role of digital literacy in Dumai. This type of research is descriptive quantitative using a questionnaire instrument consisting of 30 items. Data analysis used descriptive statistics in the form of total score, mean, standard deviation, then interpreted descriptively. The findings show that teachers have a very high perception. This result is evidenced by the mean score of the Questionnaire which was analyzed descriptively and asked about various indicators covering various aspects of digital literacy, such as understanding the definition and needs of media and information, technical skills, and critical judgment. Overall, teachers' perceptions of the role of digital literacy were positive and categorized as very high with an average score of 3.86. In conclusion, high school English teachers in Dumai have positive perceptions and provide significant benefits to the Role of Digital Literacy in English Teaching and Learning Activities.
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