Reflection on Teacher Education and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Competencies of Inductee Teachers

Abstract

The empirical survey investigated the ICTs competencies of one hundred and fifty (150) inductee teacher during their induction ceremonies.  A validated and reliable questionnaire instrument with a four point scale was used.  Two hypotheses guided the study. The analysis of variance (ANOVA and t-test were used to trait the hypothesis.  A major finding uses that inductee teachers displayed needed ICTs competencies required of a digital age.  Hence it was recommended that teacher education should continue to serve is role models in utilizing and exposing trainee teachers to relevant and required ICTs knowledge and skill.  The reasoning is that trainee teachers' mastery of needed knowledge and skill to a great extent is also a function of their exposure to ICTs usage during their teacher education training.