Language Instructors’ Perceptions on Mobile Learning Integration in Turkish Universities

Authors : Emrah Baki Başoğlu

Pages : 366-376

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :While there is a growing interest in using mobile technologies for language learning, the successful integration of mobile learning in classroom learning hinges on instructor buy-in. This study investigates language instructors’ perceptions of mobile learning integration in Turkish higher education, particularly concerning perceived benefits, challenges, and demographic variables. A sample of 236 language instructors from various Turkish universities participated in the study and were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected via the Mobile Learning Perception Scale, a validated instrument with 26 items across three sub-dimensions. The findings suggest that instructors hold generally positive perceptions of mobile learning’s potential for language teaching. Moreover, no significant differences in MLPS scores were found based on instructor gender, age, teaching experience, or educational level, indicating that these demographic factors may not strongly predict instructors’ views on mobile learning. These results suggest that positive attitudes toward mobile learning are prevalent among language instructors, which is encouraging for the broad implementation of this approach. The study’s implications include the need to leverage instructors’ favorable perceptions through supportive institutional policies and professional development, as well as to conduct further research to explore how to overcome the remaining barriers to mobile learning implementation in higher education.
Keywords : Mobil öğrenme, Dil öğrenimi, Mobil teknoloji entegrasyonu, Eğitmen algıları, Yükseköğretim

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