Faculty Mentors
Dr. Sharene Smoot
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations between preservice teachers' self-ratings of their technology skills and their self-ratings of other teaching skills. The data collected using questionnaires with a four-point Likert Scale were examined. Bivariate correlations were used comparing each competency with the technology competency. The correlation between 232 preservice teachers' self-ratings and their technology skills had statistical significance but were very low (r = .14 tor=. 20; the statistical significance level: .05). The skill rating that was most highly correlated to their technology skill was their ability to evaluate and find good teaching materials and resources (r = .31, p < .001) . However, eight instructors' ratings of their 211 preservice teachers' skills showed a much higher correlation between their technology skills and the other teaching skills (r=. 42 tor=. 68, the p values are all< .001 ). The hypothesis that technology skills of graduating preservice teachers would be correlated with other important teaching skill aspects was confirmed.
Recommended Citation
Liu, Feng
(2004)
"Teaching Abilities in Preservice Teacher Self-Ratings and Comparable Instructor Ratings,"
The Corinthian: Vol. 6, Article 6.
Available at:
https://kb.gcsu.edu/thecorinthian/vol6/iss1/6