EFL Students’and Teachers’ attitudes towards autonomous learning through the use of information and communication technology (ICT) The Case of First Year EFL Students of English at Larbi Tebessi University

Abstract

The current study sheds light on EFL students’ attitudes towards the use of information and communication technologies on autonomous learning at Larbi Tebessi University during the academic year 2019-2020. A descriptive method has been used to confirm the hypothesis, which states that EFL students' attitudes towards the use of ICT would be positive. Two questionnaires were used to gather data from both teachers and students in the department of English at the University of Larbi Tebessi. The findings revealed that the use of information and communication technologies helps students to develop their autonomous learning. Both teachers and students showed positive attitudes towards the questions asked and the topic of the research. Students ‘ questionnaire results stressed the vital role that the use of ICT tools plays in giving learners more space to practice their autonomy. Based on the Results obtained, it can be stated that students and teachers have shown positive attitudes towards the use of ICT on autonomous learning.