INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGIES AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS: TRANSFORMING LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE MEET

摘要

The landscape of education is undergoing a profound transformation, with emerging technologies reshapingtraditional pedagogies and offering innovative solutions to the challenges faced in teacher education. In the context of Nigeria, where language education plays a pivotal role in fostering communication skills and cultural understanding, the integration of these technologies becomes especially crucial. This abstract presents a comprehensive exploration of the conference sub theme "Innovative Pedagogies and Digital Solutions: Transforming Language Teacher Education in Nigeria through Goggle Classroom and Goggle Meet. This research seeks to delve into the diverse array of digital tools, interactive platforms, and innovative teaching methodologies that are revolutionizing language teacher education. With a focus on Nigeria, the discussions will encompass the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Nigerian educational system. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogues surrounding the effective use of emerging technologies, such as online language learning platforms, immersive virtual reality experiences, AI-driven language tools, and mobile applications tailored to linguistic education. The paper aims to facilitate knowledge exchange among educators, researchers, and policymakers, fostering a collaborative environment for exploring best practices, research findings, and case studies. It endeavours to chart a path towards a more dynamic, inclusive, and technologically adept at language teacher education system in Nigeria. Through shared insights and collaborative efforts, everyone will contribute to shaping the future of language education, ensuring that Nigerian educators are equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare the next generation for a globalizedworld. The theory developed by educational researchers Mathew Koehler and Punya Mishra, known as TPACK in 2006 was used as the theoretical framework. Four research questions were formulated. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations made.