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Analysis of English language teachers' opinions on metaverse

Züleyha Öz

Abstract

Today, technological developments contribute to educational research and practice. Metaverse, one of these technologies, is a multidimensional digital universe that includes the real universe and the virtual universe. The main purpose of this study is to reveal what English teachers think about Metaverse and to investigate which skill areas Metaverse can contribute to in language teaching. In the study, case study design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The study group of the research consists of nine volunteer English language teachers working in Terme district of Samsun province in the academic year 2022-2023. The study group was determined by convenient sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The data of the study were obtained through a semi-structured interview form. The data collection process was carried out over a period of 4 weeks. The research data were analyzed using both descriptive and content analysis methods in accordance with qualitative research and findings were determined. While determining the findings, themes, categories and codes were obtained and direct quotations were used to reflect the views of the teachers. As a result of the study, it was found that English teachers had positive opinions about Metaverse and that Metaverse would contribute more to speaking and listening skills.

Keywords: Metaverse English language teacher Teacher's opinions

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