Teacher Trainee Development and ICT Training

Abstract

This study focuses on how training for e-book creation has helped teacher trainees upskill their instructional technology skills. The study assessed the effect of technology training on the teacher trainees' self-efficacy beliefs and perceived use in creating e-books for teaching. The study adopted one group pretest-posttest experimental research design . The study used a quantitative method to collect data from 60 teacher trainees. An adequately structured questionnaire, on perception of the need for technology training before the training and perceived self-efficacy beliefs and usage of e-books, was administered before and after the training programme. Training sessions spread over two months on e-book creation was provided. Descriptive analysis and paired t-tests were used for data analysis. The paired t-test result revealed significant differences between pre-and post-test scores in self-efficacy and perceived use of e-books. The study strengthens the importance of training for student teachers in instructional technology and e-book creation.