ICT Integration Practices in Vocational Education: An Exploratory Study of Moroccan ESP Classes at Engineering Schools

The ongoing technological developments and the desperate need for learning English, have pushed educators to think of innovative language teaching and learning methods. That is why, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in specialized English classes has become a necessity, that do not only facilitate the teaching and learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP), but also increases students’ engagement and motivation to achieve the learning outcomes. However, the integration of ICT in ESP courses raises many issues that hinder teachers’ efforts to benefit the maximum from these digital tools. Eventually, this small-scale study aims to explore ESP teachers’ ICT practices at ENSAM engineering school (Meknes, Morocco). To meet this purpose, the study adopted a qualitative research method through conducting a semi-structured interview with ESP teachers at the same institution. The thematic analysis of interview transcripts allowed to describe teachers’ ICT practices at different levels of the ESP course and to highlight the main challenges they face to effectively implement ICT in ESP classrooms. The current research will pave the ground for effective ICT practices in ESP teaching and learning and will provide a basis for future studies that may be conducted on the use of innovative technology in education.