Transformative pedagogy towards using internet of things in teaching English at King Khalid University context from digital native perspective

Abstract EN

This study aims to investigate the greatest efforts exerted by the English Language Center at KKU to transform the traditional teaching style based on teacher-centeredness to student-teaching centeredness using the internet of things.

the study entails the role of using the internet of things (IoT) to improve the quality of teaching English at the English language center at KKU and cope with the rapid change among digital natives.

this study adopts a descriptive-analytical method, and the main instrument used for collecting data is a questionnaire for teachers to investigate the use of the internet of things in teaching English.

the study's findings have revealed that using and implementing the internet of things in teaching the English language center at KKU context maximizes teaching quality and grasps learners’ awareness and interactivity.

furthermore, it enhances inquiry learning based, flipped class or blended class and autonomous learning.

the study recommends implementing the internet of things in English classes at KKU.