Educators’ Competence Level in Effective Communication and Proficient Use of Information Communication Technologies (ECPUICT)

Abstract

). It is significantly important for educational authorities to know the competence level of ESTs regarding communication skills and skills to use information communication technologies. Cross-sectional survey method of descriptive research was used to collect data. Population was consisted of all the ESTs (398 female and 355 male=753) working in public sector elementary schools of district, Lahore. 80 female and 71 male ESTs were selected by using proportionate cluster stratified random sampling technique of probability sampling. Researchers developed observational rating scale which was comprised of three sub-scales (i.e. Knowledge & understanding, dispositions, and performance & skills). Percentage, mean score, standard deviation and t-test was applied. Results indicate that most of the ESTs have moderate competence level in ECPUICT. Furthermore, there was insignificance difference female and male teachers' competence level in two subscales (knowledge and understanding, and performance & skills) while statistically significant difference was exist in female and male ESTs' dispositions. Overall, results showed that there was insignificant difference between female and male ESTs competence level in ECPUICT. It is recommended that Government should take steps to improve teacher communication skills as well as skills to use Information Communication Technologies by preservice and in-service training programs.