A study on perception of graduate teachers towards computer assisted instruction in Eastern province of Sri Lanka

Abstract

The technological advancement has offered a plethora of opportunities in educational practices. Pedagogical delivery of lessons in most of the universities in the world has got reshaped and absorbed Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) as means of modern learning and teaching process. Nonetheless, most of the teachers in Sri Lanka, if not all, seem to be reluctant to capitalize on this effective instructional strategy of computer assisted instruction instead of the conventional method of teaching. The objectives of this study are to find out the extent of attitude of the teachers towards computer assisted instruction (CAI) and to test whether significant mean differences exist in sub groups based on gender, subjects studied in degree level, locality of residence, and knowledge of computer. A self-prepared tool of attitude scale was employed and administered among teachers. The comparisons of mean scores were made by using “t” test. The results revealed that the extent of attitude among university teachers is mediocre and the selected factors have differential influence in attitude towards computer assisted instruction.