The Frequency of Employing Learning Management System in Teaching General English to Non-English Majors

Abstract

In the information age, the demand for technological means which can support the teaching and learning process is increasing rapidly. Learning Management System (LMS) is introduced as a special software facilitating learning and teaching activities. Although in recent years, studies about teachers’ attitudes towards LMS are increasing significantly, there are limited studies regarding the frequency of using LMS features, especially in higher education. Therefore, this study aims to explore teachers’ frequency of using LMS (Richmond and Google Classroom) and to investigate whether there is any correlation between teachers’ frequency of using LMS and demographic elements. The data was collected at the University of Science – Vietnam National University – Hochiminh City with the participation of 32 lecturers teaching general English to non-English majors. The mixed-methods approach involving collecting both quantitative and qualitative data was applied to obtain data. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were employed for the data analysis process. The findings revealed the low level of using LMS features. Besides, the frequency of using LMS features had neither a significant correlation with age nor LMS skills proficiency. Additionally, the frequency of using learning skills feature was not influenced by age, gender, or experience, while gender influenced the frequency of using communication feature significantly. The study also made some recommendations for improving the frequency of using the system in terms of teachers’ use.