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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD

0. 
   Introduction 50
   
1. 
   Research Design 51
   
2. 
   Population of the Study 52
   
3. 
   Samples and Sampling 52
   
4. 
   Instrument 53
   
5. 
   Data Collection 55
   

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0. 
   Data Analysis 55
   

CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

0. 
   Introduction 57
   
1. 
   Results 58
   
   1. 
      Background 58
      
      1. 
         Gender 58
         
      2. 
         Age 59
         
      3. 
         Academic Qualification 60
         
      4. 
         Experience in Teaching the English Language 61
         
   2. 
      Experience in Attending Computer Courses 62
      
      1. 
         Attending Computer Courses in Teaching 62
         
      2. 
         Number of Courses Teachers‟ Attended 63
         
      3. 
         Usefulness of the Courses in the Teaching of English 64
         
      4. 
         Schools‟ Facility for the Courses on the Use of Computers in Teaching 64
         
      5. 
         The Importance of Computer Courses in Teaching English 65
         
   3. 
      Access to Computer Facilities 66
      
      1. 
         Familiarity with the Use of Computers 66
         
      2. 
         Availability of the Computer Labs at Schools 67
         
      3. 
         Number of Computers for Teachers‟ Use 68
         
      4. 
         Internet Access at Schools 68
         
      5. 
         Familiarity with the Use of Internet 69
         
      6. 
         The use of Internet Information or Computer Software in Teaching 70
         

4. 
   Teachers‟ Perception on the Use of ICT in Teaching EFL 70
   
   1. 
      Computer Technology is Important in the Teaching of English 70
      
   2. 
      Computers save Time and Effort in English Language Classroom 71
      

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3. 
   Computers would Motivate Students in Learning English 72
   
4. 
   Computers can Improve the Quality of Students‟ Learning 73
   
5. 
   Computers can Offer Real Advantages over Traditional
   

Methods of Instruction in Teaching English 74

6. 
   Computer Usage cannot bring any Improvement in
   

English Language Teaching and Learning 75

7. 
   Computers make Teaching English very Difficult 76
   
8. 
   Computer Usage will Increase Teachers‟ Motivation in Teaching English 77
   

5. 
   Perceptions on the Challenges Faced by Libyan Teachers
   

In Using the ICT in Teaching English 78

1. 
   Lack of Interest in the use of Technology 78
   
2. 
   Lack of Computer Knowledge and Skills 79
   
3. 
   Lack of Access to the Computer Facilities 80
   
4. 
   Lack of Training in the use of the Technology 81
   
5. 
   Lack of Support from the School Administration 82
   
6. 
   Lack of Time in using the Technology 83
   
7. 
   Lack of Ideas in Using the Technology 84
   
8. 
   Lack of Financial Support 85
   
9. 
   Lack of Technical Support 86
   
10. 
    Lack of Students‟ Interest in the Technology Use 87
    

4. 
   11 Lack of Computers‟ Usefulness in Teaching English 88
   

4.1.5.12 There are some Social Issues that Need to be
Addresses before Implementing Computers in Education 89

5. 
   Suggestions and Comments from Respondents 90
   

2. 
   Discussion 92
   
   1. 
      Respondents‟ Profile 92
      
   2. 
      Experience in Attending Computer Courses 92
      

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3. 
   Access to Computer Facilities 94
   
4. 
   Perceptions on the Use of ICT 95
   
5. 
   Challenges in the Use of ICT in Teaching English 96