EXTENT OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL) BY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE

This study examined the extent of availability and utilization of computer assisted language learning (CALL) by English Language teachers in secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. The success of integrating computer assisted Language Learning (CALL) in teaching and learning English Language depends heavily on the availability of computers for use in schools and computer literate teachers who can use computer in the classroom for effective teaching and learning. A descriptive survey research design was used. The researcher designed a structured questionnaire to gather information from respondents. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were used to analyze the questionnaire data. Result obtained revealed lack of computers in the schools studied also barriers to technology use and teachers low level of computer awareness. It also revealed the extent teachers are aware of the use of computer in the teaching of English language. The researcher concluded with recommendations to facilitate the use of computer assisted Language Learning in the teaching and learning of English Language to enhance students performance in English Language.