UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF LITERATURE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN NIGERIA SCHOOLS: APPROACHES, CONSTRAINTS AND THE WAY FORWARD

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ABSTRACT

In this era of ICT-driven technology-based teaching and learning, it has become imperative for teachers of English language and literary studies to develop more digitized learner-centered instructional approaches. Realizing the potential role of modern technologies in enhancing learning and teaching, this paper examines the digital or technological equipment, tools and resources in English language and literature teaching and learning activities. Secondly, the paper explores the approaches and development of strategies for digital teaching and learning by providing specific guidelines of how digital technologies can be applied in English language and literature teaching and learning in schools. Thirdly, the paper identifies the constraints that impede the successful application of digital technologies in teaching and learning of English language and literature in schools in Nigeria. The paper concludes that training and support for teachers to use digital tools and resources will not only equip them to use digital technology but also empower them to use different learner-centered approaches in literature and English language classrooms. It was recommended among others that; the federal government and stakeholders in education should invest in digital technologies infrastructure at all levels of education for effective acquisition of digital literacy and skills; and that Technology experts should provide extra assistance for teachers who use digital tools in teaching literature and English language courses