الكاتب/ة الباحث/ة
Dr Fathi Ihmeideh
الناشر/المؤسسة
Springer
تاريخ الإصدار
2018
الدولة
الأردن
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’ per-
ceptions 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 obser-
vations utilised before and after the training programme.
Results revealed that the ICT integration training pro-
gramme had an impact on teachers’ perceptions and prac-
tices 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.