Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards computer use: A Singapore survey

TLDR

The study examines pre‑service teachers’ attitudes toward computer use. The authors surveyed 139 pre‑service teachers with a Likert questionnaire measuring affect, perceived usefulness, perceived control, and behavioural intention. Results showed no gender or age differences, significant subject‑area differences, and a positive link between years of computer use and confidence and attitudes, with implications for teacher training.

Abstract

<span>The aim of this study is to examine the attitudes towards use of computers among pre-service teachers. A sample of 139 pre-service teachers was assessed for their computer attitudes using a Likert type questionnaire with four factors: affect (liking), perceived usefulness, perceived control, and behavioural intention to use the computer. The results of this study showed no gender or age differences among pre-service teachers on computer attitudes. However, there were significant differences for computer attitudes by the subject areas that pre-service teachers had been trained during their university education: Humanities, Sciences, Languages and General (Primary). Correlation analyses revealed significant associations between years of computer use and level of confidence, and computer attitudes. Implications for teacher training and suggestions for further research are provided.</span>