DIGITAL PEDAGOGY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: BEST PRACTICES AND THEORETICAL INSIGHTS
Keywords:
Digital pedagogy, English language teaching, online teaching, technology integration, learner engagement, virtual learning, blended learning, teacher developmentAbstract
This article examines the evolving landscape of digital pedagogy in English Language Teaching (ELT), with a particular emphasis on best practices and theoretical foundations that underpin effective online teaching. It examines the effects of digital resources and instructional models on student performance and engagement, founded on a synthesis of qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. Through close analysis, the study provides evidence-based recommendations for practitioners and proposes avenues for further research. The paper also explores digital equity, flexibility of pedagogical models in varied socio-economic settings, and long-term implications of virtual teaching, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view of digital pedagogy in ELT.
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