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Family And Consumer Sciences Preservice Teachers' Computer Technology Preparation, Kathy C. Croxall
Family And Consumer Sciences Preservice Teachers' Computer Technology Preparation, Kathy C. Croxall
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the preparation of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) preservice teachers to teach FACS content using computer technology, a study that had not previously been undertaken. The focus of the study was FACS methods classes and activities, as reported by FACS teacher educators. A survey instrument was developed to determine how computer technology is incorporated into, modeled by the teacher, and required of students in FACS methods courses. The support FACS teacher educators receive from their college or university for teaching with technology, teacher educators' perceived computer skill and comfort levels, …