Factors influencing college students' attitudes toward technology
The present study assessed the views of students on school-related determinants with respect to liking or disliking technology. In determining students' views, two self-report instruments, the Classroom Learning Environment Survey (CLES) and Attitudes Toward Science Scale (ATSS) were used. Also...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-15312018-11-19T17:14:05Z Factors influencing college students' attitudes toward technology Kalanda, Kasongo Mji, A. (Prof.) 378.1633 College students -- Attitudes Educational technology -- Evaluation The present study assessed the views of students on school-related determinants with respect to liking or disliking technology. In determining students' views, two self-report instruments, the Classroom Learning Environment Survey (CLES) and Attitudes Toward Science Scale (ATSS) were used. Also, an interview schedule was arranged with a selected group. Participants were 200 first years registered for Diplomas in Primary -, Secondary -, and Technology Education. Results indicated a positive relationship between attitudes towards technology and each of teacher characteristics, student characteristics and the classroom environment. Regression analysis showed that attitudes toward technology were predicted by the three study variables. On the other hand, no statistically significant gender differences were established. Recommendations and suggestions for further research are also advanced. Mathematics, Science and Technology Education M. Sc. (Technology Education) 2009-08-25T10:54:07Z 2009-08-25T10:54:07Z 2009-08-25T10:54:07Z 2005-09-30 Dissertation Kalanda, Kasongo (2009) Factors influencing college students' attitudes toward technology, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1531> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1531 en 1 online resource (viii, 81 leaves) |
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The present study assessed the views of students on school-related determinants with respect to liking or disliking technology. In determining students' views, two self-report instruments, the Classroom Learning Environment Survey (CLES) and Attitudes Toward Science Scale (ATSS) were used. Also, an interview schedule was arranged with a selected group. Participants were 200 first years registered for Diplomas in Primary -, Secondary -, and Technology Education. Results indicated a positive relationship between attitudes towards technology and each of teacher characteristics, student characteristics and the classroom environment. Regression analysis showed that attitudes toward technology were predicted by the three study variables. On the other hand, no statistically significant gender differences were established. Recommendations and suggestions for further research are also advanced. === Mathematics, Science and Technology Education === M. Sc. (Technology Education) |
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