Abstract
The study aimed at investigating the preparedness and attitude of ECDE teachers in preschools, and find out the current situation as far as ICT is concerned. The researchers adopted descriptive design. To obtain information on the current status of the ICT on whether there was any significant difference in preschool teachers’ preparedness in terms of age, qualifications, and experience on ICT. 52 preschool teachers were randomly selected and a questionnaire administered to them. The data was analyzed using SPSS computer software. It was clear from the finding that Kenya is not ready to integrate ICT in preschool curriculum, since the physical facilities, electricity, poverty, trained personnel and teachers’ attitudes towards ICT need to be addresses first. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n5p89
Highlights
ICT have brought a rapid transformation of the economic, political and cultural society in general, known as the Information Society, it has made the world a global village
Several initiatives have been undertaken with the aim of introducing ICT at various levels of education in schools; there are few studies that relate to introduction of ICT in preschools
It is necessary to meet the demands of society regarding the implementation of new technologies, so it has been suggested to schools the idea that such implementation should be initiated in an early stage, and should take place where young children obtain a training base used throughout life
Summary
ICT have brought a rapid transformation of the economic, political and cultural society in general, known as the Information Society, it has made the world a global village. It is necessary that schools’ curriculum adapts to the changing needs of the learners, so as not to be left behind in relation to social and cultural changes. We have witnessed a technological revolution that has brought many changes that are observed in our culture, education and in communication. In this information society, there is no impediment to knowledge acquisition. It is necessary for schools to adapt to the changing needs of their students so as not to become obsolete. It is essential to answer the numerous challenges of our times that are characterized by technological change, due to rapid developments in technology, especially those associated with communications and computers
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