Information and Communication Technology Integration within the Practicum

Atef Abuhmaid

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Information and Communication Technology Integration within the Practicum

Atef Abuhmaid

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Abstract

This study aimed at exploring the extent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) utilization by Classroom Teacher program at the faculty of education at Isra University during the practicum. The sample of the study consisted of 77 student teachers who had made been enrolled and participated in field visits as part of the practicum as well as the five supervisors at Isra University. The findings of the study illustrated weaknesses in both student teachers’ preparation courses on how to use ICT effectively across the curriculum, and ill execution of the practicum.

Published in	Science Journal of Education (Volume 1, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjedu.20130105.11
Page(s)	51-59
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Practicum,Pre-service Teacher Education, ICT Training, Professional Development, Educational Technology

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