English Teacher’s Self Evaluation of ICT Skills, Use and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in e-INSET NET Programme

Authors : Betül ARAP, Fidel CAKMAK

Pages : 347-370

Doi:10.17556/jef.54455

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Publication Date : 2016-01-12

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of the present study is to examine novice English teachers’ self evaluation of ICT skills, use and pedagogical content knowledge in an integrated training program called e-INSET NET, a EU-funded project for providing electronic in-service training of Novice English teachers for their professional development. 38 novice English teachers from different regions participated voluntarily in the electronic training implementation e-INSET NET and they evaluated their ICT skills, use and pedagogical content knowledge. The study found that teachers showed a spectrum of skills development from advanced beginner level to advanced intermediate level of ICT skills; however, teachers at the intermediate level of ICT skills were found to be consistent. The e-INSET NET program was found beneficial for developing their pedagogical content knowledge.    
Keywords : electronic in service training, distant learning, professional development