EFL Teacher’s Competence in Utilizing ICT for Grammar Course in a Private Islamic University

Abstract

This study aims to observe teacher’s competence in utilizing Informationand Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching English as a Foreign Language. The research design used was a qualitative approach with observation involvingateacher in higher education as a participant. The instrument used was anobservation checklist based onthe TPACK rubric to assess teacher’s competencein using ICT. In addition, interviews were conducted to confirmthe observationresults. The data were analyzed using the TPACK rubric with 4 domains: Overarching Conception, Knowledge of Student Understanding, Knowledgeof Curriculum, and Instructional Strategies. With 5 scales: Recognizing(1), Accepting (2), Adapting (3), Exploring(4), and Advancing (5). The results showthat the teacher’s competence in using ICT is at the Accepting level, whichindicates that teacher is already capable of using ICT media. However, the teacher needs to facilitate more students’ interaction in designing technology-based lessonplans. The implication of this result is ICT-based lesson plans require moreinteractive activities.