유아교사의 디지털 역량과 어린이집의 조직혁신성이 테크놀로지 자아효능감에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to find out the difference in technology self-efficacy according to the socio-demographic variables of early childhood teachers, and the relationship and influence between early childhood teachers' digital competency and innovativeness of childcare center, technology self-efficacy.
 Methods A survey was conducted on 217 early childhood teachers in childcare centers in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon, from May to June 2023. Early childhood teachers' digital competency, innovativeness of childcare center and technology self-efficacy of day care centers were evaluated directly by early childhood teachers. The collected data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS WIN 26.0 program.
 Results First, the difference in technology self-efficacy according to the age and experience of early childhood teachers showed that the younger the age, the higher the technology self-efficacy. Second, it was found that there was a significant relationship between early childhood teachers' digital competency, innovativeness of childcare center, and technology self-efficacy. Finally, as a result of analyzing the relative influence of early childhood teachers' digital competency and innovativeness of childcare center on technology self-efficacy, 48% of the explanatory power was shown, and both digital competency and innovativeness of childcare center were influential variables.
 Conclusions The study results imply that it is necessary to develop teacher education programs considering age and career and teacher policies to support teachers' digital capabilities along with innovativeness efforts in childcare centers.