Factors Affecting Learners’ Participation through the Integration of Padlet in a Tertiary ESL Classroom

Abstract

Learners’ participation in the English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom is one of the factors supporting teaching and learning sessions in the classroom. Learners’ participation, involvement and interaction are the most vital element in creating a conducive classroom , particularly for tertiary learners. In line with the usage of teaching resources in this digital age, the implementation of technology in a classroom gives a positive impact that can assist with the participation of learners in a classroom. Hence, the purpose of this study is to identify factors affecting learners’ participation in using Padlet for learning ESL and their perception o f the benefits and challenges of using Padlet in enhancing English language learning. A questionnaire was distributed to 100 ESL tertiary learners in one of the private colleges based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The data were collected using questionnaires through google form and then analysed using descriptive statistical analysis. According to the findings, it was indicated that the factors of motivation, learning engagement and usefulness influenced learners to participate in ESL classroom lessons and activities. Similarly, the findings showed a positive view on the perception of the participants in using Padlet as a learning tool in the ESL classroom.