Inclination of Science Teachers towards use of Technology

Abstract

Changing times expect renewal in science teaching with a concern about improving quality of basic science education. Indian industrial developments have science as an important contributor to it, indicating a significant role of science teachers. The changes in outlook of science teaching for utilizing new technology changed the focus of the teachers, introducing new challenges for them namely balance between knowledge and method of teaching. The purpose of this study was to provide the prevailing picture of the status of affinity of science towards incorporation of technology in teaching. It was seen teachers intended to reform their teaching but face challenges in use of technology in classroom. It was found that teachers approach towards the reception of new technology forms the background to improve quality of teaching. Teachers utilizing the latest technologies such online learning, digital presentations in science teaching had impact on improving the quality of science teaching, improving of concepts science which benefit the learners. To clarify role of teachers to improve quality of science teaching it was observed that inclination towards use of technology was independent of the gender of teachers. Thus, indicating all science teaching fraternity is trying to revolutionize science teaching through positive attitude towards incorporating technology while science teaching.