Examining Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes towards Metaverse Use in Teaching English

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to examine elementary teachers’
attitudes toward Metaverse use in teaching English. This study
was conducted in the city of Ma'an in Jordan. The sample of
this study consists of 50 elementary school English teachers
working in public schools who were randomly selected. To
achieve the purpose of this study a descriptive approach was
used. The researcher conducted the research during the
academic year 2022-2023. There was one tool used to collect
the data. An online questionnaire was distributed to the
participants. The finding revealed that teachers held neutral
attitudes towards Metaverse use in teaching English. It was
found that Metaverse keeps the lessons fresh and fascinating,
encourages student engagement, attracts their attention, and
makes learning enjoyable and engaging. It can be used to
improve the student’s knowledge of the English language.
However, the results also showed that there are certain
drawbacks to Metaverse such as privacy problems, distraction
and addiction.

(Keywords: Attitudes, Elementary Teachers, Metaverse,
Teaching English)