The Evaluation Of Primary School Teachers’ Computer Competency Concerning The Use Of Technology In Education
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the primary school teachers' computer competency concerning the use of technology in education according to the variables: age, gender, educational background, professional seniority, class and the availability of computer in class.All the primary school teachers who work in the center of Adana province composed the universe of the study, and 360 primary school teachers who work in the official primary schools affiliated with Adana Provincial Education Directorate composed the sample of the study.This is a descriptive study in which survey model was used."Perceived Computer Competency Scale" was used to reveal primary school teachers' computer competency.According to the result of the study, it was identified that teachers know the basic concepts about computer, word processor programs, use of the Internet -World Wide Web and use of e-mail well; they know the physical parts of the computer, operating system, calculation table programs and presentation programs at a moderate level.However, it was seen that they are insufficient at database programs and developing a website.When teachers' computer competency points were analyzed according to their educational background, it was identified that there was a significant difference between the associate degree and PHD graduates on behalf of the PHD.
Authors: Yılmaz, Muhammet, Üredi, Lütfi
Institutions: Mi̇lli̇ Eği̇ti̇m Bakanliği, Mersin Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7127822751