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Towards Improving Kindergarten Teachers’ Practices Regarding the Integration of ICT into Early Years Settings

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Author	Al Maadadi, Fatima Ihmeideh, Fathi
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	There is mounting evidence that information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to support children’s development and early learning when used effectively, appropriately, and intentionally. In an attempt to improve teachers’ performance in integrating ICT into early learning, this study was designed to examine the effect of ICT training programmes on teachers’ perceptions and practices by integrating ICT into early learning settings. It also explored the types of ICT practices that teachers implement in their classrooms. Additionally, it sought to identify the obstacles faced by teachers when they attempt to integrate ICT into their teaching practice. The study used a case study approach, comprising two sources of information: interviews and classroom observations utilised before and after the training programme. Results revealed that the ICT integration training programme had an impact on teachers’ perceptions and practices as it increased teachers’ awareness and understanding of the value and applications of ICT tools in children’s learning. Teachers’ practices have positively changed because of using ICTs and the training programme helped teachers improve the quality of their ICT practices. Finally, the training programme was beneficial in reducing the obstacles which were hindering the integration of ICT into teaching practices. The study highlights the need for more and better ICT training programmes for early childhood teachers so as to increase the successful integration of ICT within early years settings.
Starting Page	65
Ending Page	78
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF
ISSN	01195646
Journal	The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher
Volume Number	27
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	22437908
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Singapore
Publisher Date	2018-01-03
Publisher Place	Singapore
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Early years settings Sociology of Education Educational Policy and Politics Education Learning and Instruction International and Comparative Education Information and communication technology (ICT) Kindergarten teachers’ practices Early childhood teacher education Kindergarten children
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education

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