ERIC Number: ED290465
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 51
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ISBN: ISBN-0-924667-20-6
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Computer Education for Developing Nations.
Harper, Dennis O.
This report describes a project in Malaysia which provided three pilot courses using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for both inservice and preservice teachers. Two courses for secondary teachers introduced the use of CAI in the secondary classroom and Logo for secondary mathematics, and primary teachers were given an introduction to the use of CAI with their students. The numerous factors that influenced the outcomes of this project are discussed, including problems with administration, transportation, "red tape," facilities, equipment repair, language of instruction, staff development, and time allotments. However, it was also found that: (1) inexpensive microcomputers can be reliable; (2) the teachers who participated in the course came away with more optimistic attitudes toward computer use in education; (3) the majority of teachers learned to program and could produce CAI and Logo programs in the Malaysian language; and (4) the only background differences that significantly affected the final examination scores were English listening skills. A discussion of the possible implications of the study for educational planners in developing nations concludes this report. A 68-item reference list is appended. (EW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Developing Nations, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Microcomputers, Preservice Teacher Education, Primary Education, Programing, Secondary Education
International Council for Computers in Education, University of Oregon, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, OR 97403-1923 (1-4 copies $10.00 each, prepaid).
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: International Council for Computers in Education, Eugene, OR.
Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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