Transformation Indicators of Preservice It Teachers' Information and Communication Technologies Integration

Abstract

In this research, which survey model was used, data collected with adapted version of learning activities survey (King, 2009), modified version of King's (2009) interview form, and focus group interview form. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The research was conducted in the context of teaching practice course given at the department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology in Education Faculty in the 2011-2012 spring semester. The data obtained from this study were interpreted within the framework of the Mezirow's (1991) 10 phases transformative learning. According to results, it was determined most of the preservice IT teachers were in the disorienting dilemma (82.4%) and self-examination stages (76.5%). And it was determined that there was not any preservice IT teachers who did not have transformation.