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Makkah kindergarten teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of computer technology as a pedagogical tool: a case study

Alotaibi, Manar Soud M.

Authors

Manar Soud M. Alotaibi



Contributors

Peter Williams
Supervisor

Abstract

This research aimed to explore Saudi kindergarten teachers’ perceptions, pedagogical beliefs and practices regarding the integration of computers into teaching and learning in Makkah kindergarten classrooms. The objectives of the research were to (1) explore the current use of computer technology by kindergarten teachers in the classroom; (2) understand kindergarten teachers’ perceptions about involving computer technology in the classroom; and (3) identify the challenges and opportunities faced by the kindergarten teachers in using computers.
A comparative case study design was employed. Data were collected via semi-structured interview with teachers and headteachers in three kindergartens reflecting different environments and levels of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) acceptance and use, as well as the director of the kindergarten department in Makkah General Directorate of Education. Twenty-four lessons were observed involving six teachers, two in each kindergarten. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology was employed to inform the research methodology and help explain the findings. Data were analysed thematically.
The findings revealed that, although teachers showed enthusiasm toward ICT, their classroom use of ICT technologies was limited, largely confined to using the computer as a presentation tool. Teachers’ pedagogical beliefs and experience strongly influenced integration practices. Furthermore, internal and external environmental conditions posed several challenges to computer use in the classroom.
This research addresses gaps in the literature on ICT integration in Early Years Education in relation to practitioners’ perspectives, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The study is especially timely since it coincided with the launch of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which
declared plans and strategies for expansion and development of EYE and enriching settings with modern infrastructure. The study provides a detailed picture of the current ICT practices, informing recommendations for various stakeholders on how they might facilitate and support ICT integration towards improving the educational environment in EYE.

Citation

Alotaibi, M. S. M. (2020). Makkah kindergarten teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of computer technology as a pedagogical tool: a case study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4922507

Thesis Type Thesis
Deposit Date Nov 22, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jan 6, 2025
Keywords Education
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4922507
Additional Information Education Studies
Faculty of Arts, Culture and Education
University of Hull
Award Date Feb 26, 2020

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