ERIC ED468114: Computer Training for Preschool Teachers pdf

ERIC ED468114: Computer Training for Preschool Teachers

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This study examined teacher characteristics influencing the frequency of computer use in preschool classrooms and explored the effectiveness of a 3-hour computer workshop emphasizing social collaboration at the computer on enhancing teacher perceptions. Participating in the study were 38 Head Start teachers and day care providers in rural Western Pennsylvania attending two computer workshops at a local college with a preschool laboratory school. Workshop topics included classroom logistics and developmentally appropriate programs, preschools’ experiences in computer use, and hands-on experiences in which teachers worked with partners to learn several preschool computer programs. Data on teacher characteristics were collected through a questionnaire. Pre-post questionnaires were used to obtain information on computer self-efficacy, computer values, and computer anxiety. Findings indicated that quality and quantity of prior experience influenced self-efficacy and anxiety. Frequency of computer classroom use was related to computer anxiety and number of types of computer training. Teachers were most concerned about task demands and damaging the equipment, rather than socially anxious.

The computer workshop focusing on social collaboration was effective in reducing computer anxiety and enhancing self-efficacy and values. Findings pose implications for teacher training. (KB

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 2002-06
• Year: 2002
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Child Caregivers, Computer Anxiety, Computer Uses in Education, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Self Efficacy, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Workshops, Values, Medvin, Mandy B., Reed, Diana M., Behr, Deborah S

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