Teacher Trainees’ Computer Self-Efficacy: Its Relationships towards Implementation of Blended Learning

Abstract

This study aimed to assessing the readiness level of Teacher Trainees (TT) or Guru Pelatih in applying the blended learning model in teaching and learning (T&L) at schools as well as identifying its relationship with teachers’ computer self-efficacy. This survey research was conducted on 201 teacher trainees who were completing their teaching practice in selected Malaysian schools. The study findings indicated that the teachers’ computer self-efficacy level (CSE) was moderate or they lacked confidence in using the learning platform Frog Virtual Learning Environment (Frog VLE) in their teaching activities. The teachers also were less involved in the implementation of blended learning which combined face-to-face learning with online teaching outside the classroom. There was a high positive relationship between teachers’ computer self-efficacy with the usage of blended learning. To ensure that teachers are competent in technology usage or any systems implemented by (KPM) at schools, the teacher trainees should be exposed directly to the current usage while at the university before they start their teaching practice at selected schools.