TITLE:
Educators’ Behaviors and Activities When Using Technology for Teaching and Learning
AUTHORS:
Abu Bakar Mohd Sheikh, Muhammad Safar Abdurahman, Nurrul Huwaina Ridzuan Lotfi, Nur Zahirah Mohd Shukri, Siti Hamira Md Ngajib
KEYWORDS:
Behavioral Phenomena, Phenomena Activity, Technology for Teaching and Learning, Phenomenological Study
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.9,
September
26,
2024
ABSTRACT: This study interprets feelings, perceptions, and beliefs based on the experiences of preschool educators. The purpose of this study is to explain the phenomenon of educator behavior when using technology for teaching and learning preschool students. It is also to elaborate on the phenomenon of educator activities in certain environments when using technology for teaching and learning preschool students. This research uses a phenomenological study design. It collected data through participant observation techniques and in-depth interviews with open-ended question techniques from 25 study participants consisting of certified educators who are teaching preschool students. This study processes qualitative data in an inductive approach using N Vivo Version 11 computer software. The data of this study show that in terms of behavior, most preschool educators have expressed their beliefs about using television, educators have shown their perceptual behavior in searching for teaching ideas or teaching aids through the Internet, and educators have demonstrated their emotional behavior in encouraging students to share experiences. Furthermore, the study’s findings show that in terms of hardware activities, most preschool educators, based on their experience and feelings, have carried out teaching activities using computers, televisions, and LCD projectors. In terms of activities involving the use of software and the Internet, most preschool educators, based on their experience and feelings, have carried out teaching activities using various Canva and MS PowerPoint computer software, and educators have used the Google search engine and YouTube video application. This study holds significance in the field of preschool education and educational technology, as it will add to the existing body of knowledge and influence the responses of preschool educators.