Abstract:
The attitudes that characterize teachers and learners in
learners in relation to the modern technological approaches in education
have been identified as an important factor that affect teachers’ and
learners’ motivation, interests and performance in technology enriched
teaching-learning environments. Meanwhile, their awareness of the modern
technological approaches in education may shape their attitudes and
behaviors. This study was conducted to investigate the M.Ed. students in
University of Jaffna. Specifically the study assessed1.)Various types of
quality inputs and teaching strategies used by participants in their teaching,
2.)Barriers/constrains faced by teachers in their classroom teaching related
technology integration, 3.) Participants’ attitudes towards expected
performance from teachers regarding modern educational technology.
This study is both qualitative and quantitative in design, using
questionnaire as a main tool for collecting data. Qualitative data were
collected through open ended questions in the questionnaire and informal
discussion with participants. Seventy seven M.Ed. students at Jaffna center
participated in this study.
The results of the study revealed that the M.Ed. students, who participated
had positive perceptions regarding the use of modern technological
approaches in education. The study also indicated that the students had
positive attitudes. More over most of the participants agreed, particular
performances expected from teachers regarding modern educational
technology usage.
Lastly, this study serves as a starting-point for research that more broadly
explores teachers’ and learners’ perceptions and attitudes of the modern
technological approaches in Education.
