Innovative Pedagogy and Technology for Driving Language Education and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Byat Grace Caleb & Atama Amos
1*&2Department of Language and Communication Education Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya, Kafanchan, Nigeria Email: gracecaleb05@gmail.com*1 & atama.amos@gmail.com2
Abstract
Innovative pedagogies and technology are critical drivers for enhancing language education and promoting sustainable development. Pedagogy plays an important role in preparing learners to acquire knowledge of the subject-matter presented to them during the teaching and learning process. This paper talks on the importance of the learner-centered approach which enhances language acquisition by promoting learners’ participation, critical thinking, creativity, communication and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, this paper discusses the need for the adaption of new pedagogies such as, Project-Based Learning (PBL), Task-Based Learning and Gamification Language Learning Approach which are flexible and engaging for learners across diverse linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. Complementing this, the paper emphasises on the integration of technologies in the teaching and learning of language. Effective use of technology can bridge the gaps in accessing quality language education. Also, this paper delves into the need for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the field of language teaching and learning. This paper concludes by emphasising the need for the government to provide digital infrastructure in schools and see to the needs of learners in this technological driven era. By doing so, our educational system can unlock the transformative potential of language education; fostering social inclusion, and sustainable development. Some recommendations were proffered for effective integration of innovative pedagogies and technology in language classroom. This includes training of teachers on how to integrate new strategies in their language lessons and, on how to use technology to evaluate learners both in and outside the language classrooms. More so, the word ‘’language’’ is used in this paper to refer to the teaching and learning of English language in schools.
Keywords
Innovation, Pedagogy, Technology, Language Education, Sustainability
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