Pedagogical Use of WhatsApp: Teachers, Views and Experiences

Authors

  • Fouzia Ramzan Ph.D. Education Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Asif Iqbal Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Ayaz Muhammad Khan Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2024(8-III)41

Keywords:

Interaction, Learning Practices, Pedagogical, WhatsApp

Abstract

Technology has made it easier to connect, interact, explore and learn. The smartphone is a unique and valuable device. WhatsApp is the most popular mobile app used for multiple purposes worldwide. The study aimed to get the teachers' views of the Public Colleges of Punjab, Pakistan, BS (Physics) regarding the pedagogical use of WhatsApp and their challenges. The study used an interpretative paradigm, qualitative method and phenomenological design. The data was collected through in-depth unstructured interviews and purposively analysed using a thematic coding inductive approach. The target population was all the teachers (Female/Male) of Public Colleges of Punjab, Pakistan, BS (Physics) Programme, and the sample was drawn from the target population purposively till saturation (12 college teachers =6 Females and 6 Males). The study recommended the pedagogical use of WhatsApp by determining some boundaries for students to interact.

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): July to September

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2024-08-05

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Ramzan, F., Iqbal, A., & Khan, A. M. (2024). Pedagogical Use of WhatsApp: Teachers, Views and Experiences. Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 8(3), 539–550. https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2024(8-III)41

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): July to September

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