ICT: Development, Challenges and Obstacles among Preschool Teachers

Abstract

Nowadays, the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning process among preschool teachers is not something new. ICT is widely used and is very helpful in assisting teachers in their teaching and learning activities. In addition, the use of ICT among preschool children will give very positive impacts and produce children who are creative in their daily lives. The use of ICT is also useful provided that preschool teachers have the skills, attitude, and knowledge of its implementation in classrooms. Though now the National Preschool Standard Curriculum has included the element of technology, teachers must know that the use of ICT among preschool children is very important. The use of ICT in teaching is also a creative teaching method. The use of ICT among preschool teachers can be evaluated from the aspects of skills, knowledge, attitude, and facilities provided which influence the teachers’ motivation.  This has also led to the issue of how far ICT has benefits the teaching, though ICT has been acknowledged widely by academicians. This study aims to investigate the readiness and the mastery of ICT among preschool teachers to integrate ICT in the teaching and learning process of preschool children.