ERIC Number: EJ1134392
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 12
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Preservice Teachers' Technology Self-Efficacy
Kent, Andrea M.; Giles, Rebecca M.
SRATE Journal, v26 n1 p9-20 Win 2017
Since efficacy of experienced teachers is difficult to change (Hoy, 2000), preservice teachers' technology self-efficacy is a creditable indicator of graduates' likelihood to use instructional technology throughout their careers. A study was conducted with elementary preservice teachers (n = 62) who completed a 5-item, Likert-type survey measuring self-efficacy for teaching with technology. Responses revealed that 91% of participants incorporated technology into lessons with 95% of participants reporting some confidence in their ability to select and utilize technology in teaching. Additionally, 90% of participants felt they could integrate technology across the curriculum. Positive teacher-efficacy is essential for effective instructional technology integration (Moore-Hayes, 2011).
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Preservice Teachers, Technological Literacy, Likert Scales, Student Surveys, Student Teacher Attitudes, Technology Integration, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Competency Testing, Statistical Analysis
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Web site: http://www.srate.org/journal.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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