Professional Readiness of Teachers to Use Computer Visualization Tools: A Crucial Drive

• Main Authors: Elena V. Semenikhina, Artem A. Yurchenko
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: KAD International 2016-12-01
• Series: Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education
• Subjects: Computer Visualization Tools; Professional Readiness; Teachers; Training
• Online Access: http://www.kadint.net/journals_n/1484738973.pdf

The training of teachers involves the formation of skills which are meant to be used in their future professional activities. Given the exponential increase in information content, there is a need to look into the levels and components of the professional readiness of teachers to use computer visualization tools. This article describes the four levels of teachers’ readiness [passive, basic, conscious, active] to use computer visualization tools. These levels are based on the proposed components of teachers’ readiness [motivational, cognitive, technological, reflexive] to use these tools.