ERIC Number: EJ1251077
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Pre-Service Teachers' Confidence in Their ISTE Technology-Competency
Kimm, Christina H.; Kim, Jemma; Baek, Eun-Ok; Chen, Pearl
Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, v36 n2 p96-110 2020
As technology is an integral part of modern teaching and learning processes, teacher-candidates need to fully achieve a new set of technology competencies through ongoing and timely supports provided by teacher preparation institutions, state offices of education and school districts. This study measured the current technology-competency levels of 242 special and general education teacher-candidates in teacher preparation programs through a self-assessment survey that was developed based on the ISTE Educator Standards. The results show that teacher-candidates perceive that they have not yet reached a proficient level of technology-competency according to ISTE standards. Special education teacher-candidates with team-teaching experience reported a significantly higher level of technology-competency than any other groups. This paper provides insightful recommendations to teacher preparation institutes as to how they can reform their credential program curricula to support teacher-candidates in acquiring the technology competencies they need in the field of education.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Technological Literacy, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Standards, Team Teaching, Teaching Experience, Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Competencies, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Self Efficacy, Assistive Technology, Special Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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