A Study of Relationship between Thinking Style, Attitude towards ICT and Computer Confidence among Student Teachers
Keywords:
Attitude towards ICT, Computer Confidence, Student Teachers, Thinking Styles
Abstract
Thinking, a very convoluted process is the mental phenomenon that is most difficult to elucidate or express in terms of complexity. Each individual's unique way of taking in and processing the information they encounter is their "thinking style." The present research study examines the relationship between student teachers' thinking styles, attitudes towards ICT and computer confidence among student teachers. The researcher in this study attempts to identify the thinking variables that may directly or indirectly affect students' attitudes towards ICT and computer confidence. Samples for this study have been taken from student teachers enrolled in Bachelor of Education in Mumbai region, Maharashtra, India. Information and communication technology are crucial in this knowledge era, especially regarding the educational journey. The capacity to think critically helps teachers use technology in the classroom for information creation, management, and distribution. The Thinking Style Inventory, established and standardized by Robert J. Sternberg in 1997, was used in this study to gather data on the thinking pattern of student teachers. The standardized questionnaire was developed by Nash, John B., and Moroz, Pauline A. (1997) to assess student teachers' attitudes towards ICT and computer confidence. The quantitative data were analyzed with the SPSS program. The findings indicate that a favourable attitude towards ICT may be attributed to enhanced computer confidence and the promotion open and creative thinking abilities. Student educators should gain positive technological experience.
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Available:https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/education/article/view/2720
2. Belousova, A., & Mochalova, Y. (2020). The Relationship of Thinking Style and Motivation Features of Sales and Advertising Managers. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 10(3), 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs10030068
3. Benbasat, I., & Taylor, R. N. (1978). The impact of cognitive styles on information system design. MIS Quarterly, 2(2) 43-54. Available: https://doi.org/10.2307/248940
4. Bariff, M. L., & Lusk, E. J. (1977). Cognitive and personality tests for the design of management information systems. Management Science, 23(8) 530-545. Available:
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Cognitive-and-Personality-Tests-for-the-Design-of-Bariff-Lusk/c59ace16622f0d4300d5ed2e816aa2a3b23c1832
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7. Chen, R.-S., & Ji, C.-H. (2015). Investigating the relationship between thinking style and personal electronic device use and its implications for academic performance. Computers in Human Behavior, 52, 177–18 Available: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.05.042
8. Driver, M. J., & Mock, T. J. (1975). Human information processing, decision style theory and accounting information systems. Accounting Review, 50, 450-508. Available: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01449299108924291
9. Duman, B., & C¸ elik, O¨. (2011). The relationship between the elementary school teachers' thinking styles and the teaching methods they use. Elementary Education Online, 10(May 2010), 785–797. Available: https://openaccess.ahievran.edu.tr/xmlui/bitstream/handle/20.500.12513/1723/mustafayagc%20.pdf?sequence=1
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12. i-Fang Zhang, Yunfeng He (2007) Computing and Information Technology among Hong Kong University Students? Journal of Educational Computing Research, 29(4), 471–493. Available: https://www.learntechlib.org/p/69241/.
13. Kuh, G. D., and Vesper, IN. (2001). Do computers enhance or detract from student learning? Research in Higher Education 42: 87–102 Available: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018768612002
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15. Levine, T., & Donitsa-Schmidt, S. (1997). Commitment to Learning: Effects of Computer Experience, Confidence and Attitudes. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 16(1), 83–105. Available:https://doi.org/10.2190/QQ9M-4YG0-PXY2-HMMW
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21. Nash, J.B. & Moroz, P. (1997). Computer Attitudes among Professional Educators: The Role of Gender and Experience. Presented at Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 1997. Retrieved April 27, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/82006/.
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27. Zhang, L.F. & He, Y. (2003). Do Thinking Styles Matter in the Use of and Attitudes toward
28. Zhang, L. (2002). Thinking Styles: their relationships with modes of thinking and academic performance. Educational Psychology, 22(3), 331–348. Available: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ668882
29. Yildiz Durak, H. (2021a). Modelling of relations between K-12 teachers' TPACK levels and their technology integration self-efficacy, technology literacy levels, attitudes toward technology and usage objectives of social networks. Interactive Learning Environment, 26(5), 5365–5387. Available : https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2019.1619591
Published
2023-04-30
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Bijoy K. Thomas 2023. A Study of Relationship between Thinking Style, Attitude towards ICT and Computer Confidence among Student Teachers. International Journal on Integrated Education. 6, 5 (Apr. 2023), 1-18. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i5.4305.
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