IELTF: An ICT-based Framework to Leverage English Language Education in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This paper aims to develop an ICT based English Language Teaching Framework (IELTF) for the students of Sri Lanka to overcome the complications of learning English language in secondary education. The English language is an international language and proper English education is essential for the betterment of the students lives. According to a survey (using both students and English teachers) and several research findings, we observed that there are several issues in the English education in Sri Lanka for the students who are following their secondary education. Such phenomenon make the most students struggle learning and understanding the English language, and hence, the teachers struggle teaching the English Language effectively. Recently Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is gaining momentum upgrading societies to the smart societies. To this end, this paper proposes a novel notion of using ICT for effective English education and thereby improve the teaching and learning quality of the English language in Sri Lankan secondary education.