The Future of Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ attitudes towards the use of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and how they apply their practice, experience and knowledge into their language teaching. One hundred (100) EFL teachers working in primary public schools in Cyprus answered a questionnaire and were interviewed in order to elicit information on their attitudes towards using computers and software in teaching English as a foreign language. The results showed that teachers have positive attitudes toward the use of CALL in English language teaching. In addition, the study suggests that positive perceptions, high computer competence and training are crucial factors affecting EFL teachers’ attitudes towards CALL. In line with the topic of the conference, 'The Future of Education', this research touches upon the crucial issue of the degree to which computer technology has actually been embraced by primary state school English language teachers, and whether the use of technology in foreign language classrooms is actually considered to be successful practice.