Research on the Use of ICT and Its Influencing Factors in Primary School Science Teachers'Teaching in China:an Analysis Based on a Large-scale Survey of 31 Provinces(Autonomous Regions,Municipalities Directly under the Central Government)
The utilization of information and communication technologies(ICTs)by primary school science teachers is linked to digital innovation and the development of science and technology talents.As a component of professional competence,it is subject to influence from various factors.Based on a survey of 131,000 questionnaires from 31 provinces(autonomous regions,municipalities directly under the central government),this study systematically explores the breadth of ICTs use among primary school science teachers in China and its influencing factors.The study reveals that the use of ICTs among primary school science teachers is limited and significantly influenced by individual characteristics(such as gender,age,educational background,and major),teaching experience(including full-time or part-time science teaching,years of overall teaching experience,and years of science teaching experience),teaching credentials(such as get teacher qualification certificate,the obtaining way of the teacher's qualification certificate,type of teacher employment,teachers professional titles),and school location(geographical distribution and types of schools).However,teachers'knowledge,beliefs,teaching practices,and professional development support do not significantly affect ICT usage among primary school science teachers.Additionally,national education information policies have notably improved ICT utilization among rural teachers.It is suggested to conduct training focused on core ICT competencies,explore effective strategies for integrating ICTs into discipline-specific teaching,and establish a collaborative mechanism for technology-driven teaching innovation to collectively enhance primary school teachers'ICT literacy.
Primary school science teachersInformation technologyThe scope of useProfessional development
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维普
