Computer Use In Esl Classrooms In Area Of Conflict: Teachers’ Selfefficacy And Barriers Towards Computer Use In The Palestinian Public Schools
This study was designed to investigate factors related to computer use for instructional purposes. The aim was to examine level of computer use in Palestinian public schools, English teachers’ computer self-efficacy with respect to computer use in teaching, the barriers such teachers face when us...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/48316/ http://eprints.usm.my/48316/1/NASSER%20DEEB%20HUSNI%20TAMIMI_hj.pdf |
| Summary: | This study was designed to investigate factors related to computer use for
instructional purposes. The aim was to examine level of computer use in Palestinian
public schools, English teachers’ computer self-efficacy with respect to computer
use in teaching, the barriers such teachers face when using computers in their
teaching and the relationships between teachers' computer self-efficacy and their
usage of computers in teaching. The study derived its theoretical framework from
Technology of acceptance model 3 (TAM 3) which is proposed by (Venkatesh &
Bala, 2008). The sample of this study consisted of 186 English teachers from
Palestinian public schools. In addition, to six English teachers were selected for a
semi structured interview. Validity and reliability were established for the survey
instrument. Descriptive analysis and inferential statistical techniques were used as
well. Findings in this study revealed that level of computer use for instructional
purposes is relatively low. Findings indicated that level of computer use is high in
preparation areas such preparing quizzes and preparing tests while it is relatively
low in other levels such as in areas for delivery of teaching, evaluation of teaching
and communication purposes. Findings of the study also showed that English
teachers have got positive self-efficacy towards computer use. They possess positive
attitudes towards the effectiveness of computer use for instructional purposes but
findings indicated that these teachers may be not prepared yet to use computers in
their teaching due to many barriers. |
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