Effects of ICT Integration on English Language Learning at the Secondary Level

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is receiving growing attention,
especially for its ability to make language learning more effective and engaging. The purpose of this study was
to explore how ICT effects the teaching of the English Language at the secondary level students. Employing an
experimental research design, the study incorporated both pre-test and post-test measures across two groups to
evaluate learning outcomes. The study was conducted among 60 ninth-grade students at a public secondary
school in Bagmati Municipality, Sarlahi district. From this group, 30 students were chosen for in-depth
interviews to gather qualitative insights into their learning experiences. The findings of the study indicated a
significant difference in academic performance between the two groups. Specifically, students who were taught
using ICT-based methods achieved notably higher results compared to those taught through traditional
approaches. These findings highlight the effectiveness of integrating ICT to enhance English Language
Learning (ELL) at the secondary school level.