Teacher-Trainees Attitude towards ICT

摘要

This paper seeks to explore one of the important dimensions of teacher trainees: Attitude towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The study focuses on the level of attitude towards ICT among B. Ed teacher trainees. The samples were 952 teacher trainees. The tools used for the study were: Personal data sheet and Attitude towards ICT Scale developed by investigator. The results indicated: That majority of teacher trainees (60.5%) showed uncertainty in their attitude and only 39.5% of the trainees showed positive attitude towards ICT. Further irrespective of gender and Locale the attitude towards ICT of teacher trainees are at the same level. The study suggests that Crash courses especially in ICT applications and Workshops on Modern ICT tools could be conducted to make the teacher trainees aware of the different innovative techniques and methods, which will enhance the attitude towards ICT. Keywords: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Teacher-Trainees and Attitude