A Study of Pre-School Teachers' Thoughts about Computer-Assisted Instruction

Abstract

In this research, pre-school teachers' thoughts about computer-assisted instruction, and the positions of pre-schools regarding the use of computers are studied. The sample of the study consisted of 22 managers and 111 pre-school teachers in 22 schools in Ankara, Turkey. A questionnaire was given to the teachers. A ‘General Information Form’ was also given to managers in order to determine the extent of the use of computers in pre-schools. Fisher chi-square and chi-square statistical techniques were used to analyse the data. A significant difference between the teachers' education levels and the use of computers in pre-school was found. The view that there are negative effects of computers on children's social development was found. The perception that computer-assisted instruction is a luxury in pre-schools in Turkey was also found.