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ERIC Number: EJ1415214
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0957 7572
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1804
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Technology Education in Primary Schools: Addressing Teachers' Perceptions, Perceived Barriers, and Needs
Christina Ioanna Pappa; Despoina Georgiou; Daniel Pittich
International Journal of Technology and Design Education, v34 n2 p485-503 2024
In primary schools, the benefits of incorporating technology in curricula have been addressed by several studies; however, technology integration as experienced by teachers is often overlooked. Teachers' lack of confidence teaching STEM and technology subjects, their lack of appropriate preparation along with unclear curricula frameworks in technology education, and the ambiguity of the definition of technology education have scarcely been discussed in the literature. This study explored teachers' experiences with the current integration of technology and identified challenges to the integration of technology and areas where support is needed. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and were analyzed using content analysis. Content knowledge, proper training, and professional development programs on the integration of technology along with the need for clear and unanimous curricula standards have been perceived as important factors in the integration of technology education. Participants also acknowledged the need for the establishment of teaching communities wherein they can learn from one another. Our study discusses implications for research and practice and provides a knowledge base for the establishment of well-structured professional development courses based on teacher needs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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