ATTITUDE OF TEACHER EDUCATORS TOWARDS ICT

P. Ganesan; R. Krishnakumar

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i5SE.2016.2708

Authors

P.Ganesan Research Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore &1Asst. Prof. in Social Science, CMS College of Education, Ganapathy ,Coimbatore,INDIA
Dr.R.Krishnakumar Professor of Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i5SE.2016.2708

Keywords:

ICT, Teacher Educators, Teacher Preparation Programmes, Education

Abstract [English]

Realizing the attitude of teacher educators towards ICT is essential to incorporate its betterments in teacher preparation programmes. This study examined the difference between teacher educators’ attitude towards ICT and their level of attitude; whether it is favourable or unfavourable? The participants were the teacher educators of Colleges of Education in Coimbatore, South India. Cluster Sampling was adopted. Results indicated significant difference in their attitude with respect to their locality of home. Majority of teacher educators have favourable attitude.

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