ERIC Number: EJ984911
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 17
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Secondary School Instructors' Perspectives on the Integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Course Content
Kirkscey, Russell
American Secondary Education, v40 n3 p17-33 Sum 2012
This study surveyed instructors in a small central Texas secondary school about the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into curricula. 27 participants' responded to the research question: How do secondary school instructors perceive their effectiveness at delivering course content and teaching the use of computer technology with more-stable technology, increased availability of dedicated pedagogical applications, and the accessibility to efficient technological support? Findings supported similar studies, which show instructors becoming somewhat comfortable in their roles as both technology and content facilitators. This study also indicated, however, that instructors--especially those with 6-19 years of classroom experience--felt they needed more opportunities to learn new technological applications and to teach those applications to their students. Recommendations include increased advocacy by school leaders to provide support for improved instructor ICT training. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Educational Technology, Course Content, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Information Technology, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Role, Teaching Experience, Teaching Methods, Advocacy, Teacher Education
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Education. 229 Dwight Schar Building, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Tel: 419-289-5273; Web site: http://www.ashland.edu/ase
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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