TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS TOWARD DIGITAL MEDIA INTEGRATION IN PRIMARY-LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN DELI SERDANG

Adib Jasni Kharisma

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English has increasingly become a prominent feature in elementary school programs, especially in fostering early language skills through innovative, technology-driven learning methods suited to young learners. This study explores teachers' perceptions of integrating digital media in primary-level English instruction in elementary schools across Deliserdang. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive approach, the research surveyed 36 elementary school teachers in the region, selected through total sampling. The results indicate that teachers generally perceive digital media positively in primary-level English instruction. Despite limited digital proficiency among teachers, they recognize that digital media has the potential to increase student interest and motivation and plays a significant role in stimulating cognitive and language development in young learners. Based on these findings, further steps, such as digital literacy training for elementary school teachers in Deliserdang, are recommended to enhance the effectiveness of digital media integration in early English language instruction.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.22975

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