COMPUTER SELF-EFFICACY OF PROSPECTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Hüseyin Ünlü,Emin Sue,Murat Erdogdu

doi:10.7160/eriesj.2014.070202

Abstract

This study investigated the computer self-efficacy of Turkish prospective physical education teachers. The research group consisted of 173 prospective physical education teachers. In the study “Computer Self-Efficacy Perception Scale” was used as data collection tool. Results indicated that prospective physical education teachers obtained high computer self-efficacy scores. Prospective physical education teachers’ computer self-efficacy was also examined according to their gender and class year no significant difference was found. In the study it has also found that no significant correlation between prospective physical education teachers’ computer self-efficacies and their ages. In addition there was significant difference in the scale of computer self-efficacy perception based on the owner of a computer.

Highlights

Technology has made a remarkable impact on society, especially in the education arena
This study investigated the computer self-efficacy of Turkish prospective physical education teachers
Results indicated that prospective physical education teachers obtained high computer self-efficacy scores

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Introduction

Technology has made a remarkable impact on society, especially in the education arena. The teaching and learning process has recently been altered by the convergence of a variety of technological, instructional, and pedagogical developments (Bonk and King, 1998). One of these technological tools is computers. Computers are common tools in most schools, and are being used increasingly in all subject areas (KhorramiArani, 2001). Being common tools in most schools, computers are used increasingly in all subject areas. In so far as computers aid learning and are common tools in the workforce, it is crucial for all students to become familiar and comfortable with their use (KhorramiArani, 2001)

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