A descriptive study of the teaching practices using computers in a selected preschool
Date of Publication
2007
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Subject Categories
Early Childhood Education
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Educational Leadership and Management
Thesis Adviser
Anne Marie Rio Ramos
Defense Panel Chair
Katherine Claudette Avelino Tandoc
Defense Panel Member
Jasper Alontaga
Abstract/Summary
This research aimed to provide a descriptive study of the teaching practices using computers in a selected preschool for ages 4-5 and 5-6 year olds.
Specifically, the study looked into (1) the practices of the teachers in using the computer in terms of (a) purpose (b) routine (c) type of interaction (d) type of software (e) physical arrangement, and (f) frequency (2) whether the practices are in line with the principles of computer use in early childhood education (3) the rationales of the teachers in using the computer in the preschool classroom.
This study intends to find out the purpose of the computers in the classroom and how they are being used for direct instruction, optional activity, to supplement the child's learning, to create and for instructional support. Also, this study looked into when the teachers make use of the computer in the following routines: choice time/free play, circle time, story time, snack time and lesson proper. It also looked into the types of interaction children engage in when they are using the computer such as individually, in dyads and in small groups. Lastly, the types of software used by the teachers are described such as drill and practice, games, open-ended and tutorial.
In order to obtain the objectives of the study, the instruments used to gather data were survey questionnaire, face to face interview and observation. The selected preschool is in line with the principles of computer use in preschool classroom as evidenced in the practices used by the teachers in the study in the utilization of computers in their respective classrooms.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU17213
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
v, 91 leaves ; 30 cm.
Keywords
Education; Preschool; Computers and children; Computer-assisted instruction
Recommended Citation
Sol Cruz, Z. M. (2007). A descriptive study of the teaching practices using computers in a selected preschool. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2937