Research on the Digital Transformation of English Teaching in Vocational Education
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Keywords

Digital transformation
Vocational education
English teaching
Mixed methods

DOI

10.26689/jcer.v8i5.7004

Submitted : 2024-05-24
Accepted : 2024-06-08
Published : 2024-06-23

Abstract

With the advancement of technology, exploring the impact of digital transformation on vocational education English teaching has become crucial. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of digital transformation in English teaching in vocational education in China by exploring students’ and teachers’ attitudes, views, and experiences on the use of digital technology in English teaching. This study employed a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative analysis. The research results indicate that digital transformation has had a positive impact on vocational education English teaching, as it enhances the teaching process, promotes communication and collaboration, and increases students’ enthusiasm and participation. However, implementing digital transformation in vocational education English teaching also poses challenges, including a lack of resources, infrastructure, and training. This study provides an in-depth understanding of the advantages and challenges of digital transformation in vocational education English teaching and proposes strategies to improve the implementation of digital technology in this context.

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