Analysis of the Digital Competencies of English Language SubjectSpecialists in Pakistan

Abstract

This paper explores the condition of digital literacy competencies in the English language subject specialists of Pakistan and aims to create awareness for the inculcation of digital competence in the English language teaching profession through taking and implementing better decisions in the country’s educational policies. In the present era of digitalization, the digital competencies of English teachers are essentially required in language teaching practices. Therefore, this paper analyses the data collected through a survey questionnaire meant to assess the digital competence of subject specialists in Pakistan. The data presents how they use digital technology and what are their attitudes and requirements toward its use. The data also presents the possessed skills their satisfaction level, the areas where they need improvement, and the institutional support they have for the use and training in the digital technologies.