Improving Teachers' Understanding of Theoretical Foundations of Technology Use

Abstract

Situated in a theoretical foundations of educational technology course, this study explored how practicing teachers who had not previously taken any formal learning theories courses connected theories with the use of technology. It examined the mindset of teachers after their learning and exposure to learning theories and relevant school of thoughts for a sustained period of time. Results show that teachers showed an appreciation for theories and an awareness for the need of theories in guiding technology use. Teachers also connected theories with technology use. The learning of theories equipped teachers with theoretical guidance and justifications for the use of technology. The participating teachers were also able to evaluate pedagogical approaches toward the use of technology based on their learning. The study addressed the importance of theoretical understanding towards the use of technology and has implications for policies and practice regarding teacher education and professional development regarding the use of educational technology.

The System of Training Future Teachers for Organizing Extracurricular Activities of Pupils

“…However, it is important to train teachers to introduce innovations into the educational process and cultivate the creative potential of youth to implement updated approaches to youth training. Some studies address aspects related to the need for continuing teacher education (Fernandez, Alvarez, & Munoz, 2019), as well as the areas of teacher professional development regarding the use of educational technologies (Yang & Skelcher, 2019) so that teachers can continue to actively introduce advances in science and technology in their professional practice, taking into account the requirements of modern society. Nowadays, pedagogy is currently developing new forms and technologies for developing teacher…”