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Title: Teachers' Readiness to Implement Digital Curriculum in Kuwaiti Schools
Language: English
Authors: Al-Awidi, Ham, Aldhafeeri, Fayiz
Source: Journal of Information Technology Education: Research. 2017 16:105-126.
Availability: Informing Science Institute. 131 Brookhill Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Tel: 707-531-4925; Fax: 480-247-5724; e-mail: contactus@informingscience.org; Web site: http://www.informingscience.org/Journals/JITEResearch/Overview
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Readiness, Curriculum Implementation, Performance Factors, Mixed Methods Research, Online Surveys, Semi Structured Interviews, Technology Integration, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Characteristics, Public School Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers
Geographic Terms: Kuwait
ISSN: 1547-9714
Abstract: Aim/Purpose: The goal of this study was to investigate how Kuwaiti teachers perceive their own readiness to implement digital curriculum in public schools, and the factors that affect Kuwaiti teachers' readiness to implement digital curriculum from their perspectives. Background: In order to shift from the traditional instructional materials to digital and more innovative resources, teachers have to be prepared for the transformational curriculum. Teachers need to acquire all the technical and pedagogical skills that enable them to integrate digital technology effectively and efficiently into the school curriculum. Methodology: Using a mixed-method research methodology, a random sample of 532 teachers participated in an online survey to determine the level of their readiness. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sub sample of the participants (21) to explore the factors that affect their readiness. The researchers developed and implemented a technology readiness survey in two domains (technical and pedagogical). Contribution: The study demonstrated that Kuwaiti teachers were not highly ready to implement the digital curriculum, and some issues should be considered to ensure the digital curriculum is effectively implemented. Findings: Teachers are moderately ready for implementation of the digital curriculum in both components of readiness (technical and pedagogical). Teachers identified some factors that that hinder their readiness. These factors are related to time constraints, knowledge and skills, infrastructure, and technical support. Recommendations for Practitioners: This paper will guide curriculum decision makers to find the best ways to help and support teachers to effectively implement the digital. Future Research: Follow up studies may examine the effectiveness of teacher education programs in preparing students teachers to implement the digital curriculum, and the role of education decision makers in facilitating the implementation of the digital curriculum.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 70
Entry Date: 2017
Access URL: https://www.jite.org/documents/Vol16/JITEv16ResearchP105-126Al-Awidi2997.pdf
Accession Number: EJ1140166
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