Application of a Model for the Integration of Technology in Kindergarten: An Empirical Investigation in Taiwan |
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Authors: | Chien-Heng Lin |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Early Childhood Education, Asia University, No. 500, Lioufeng Rd. Wufeng, Taichung City, 41354, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | The present models for the integration of computer technology not only cannot satisfy teachers’ actual needs but also are
difficult to follow and perform by teachers in their classroom teaching. Consequently, the integration cannot be implemented
properly and effectively in the real classroom teaching. Therefore, a practical integration model should be very close to
the real classroom situation and be able to fulfill the user’s actual needs. This study was designed to build a model of computer
integration which is based on an empirical investigation of teachers’ actual use of computer technology and their perspectives
on integrating technology in kindergarten classroom teaching. A model suitable for the integration of computer technology
in classroom teaching was constructed. This model consists of eight tool kits which are constructed based on the analysis
of the empirical data collected from actual interviews and observations in Taiwan’s kindergarten. Once the main topic, sub-topics
and the instructional activities have been decided, referring to this model, teachers can swiftly fit different computer technology
tool kits into their teaching activity. An example was raised to demonstrate how teachers can apply this model to the real
classroom integration of computer technology. |
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