Attitudinal Perspectives of B. Ed. Pupil Teachers toward ICT Integration in Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an essential component of quality teacher education. The successful use of ICT in classrooms largely depends on teachers' attitudes toward technology. The present study investigated the attitudinal perspectives of B.Ed. pupil teachers regarding ICT integration in teacher education institutions of Arunachal Pradesh. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data were collected from 200 B.Ed. pupil teachers selected through stratified random sampling. An Attitude toward ICT Integration Scale developed by the researcher was used as the research tool. Statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test were employed for data analysis. The findings indicate that pupil teachers possess a moderately positive attitude toward ICT integration. Significant differences were observed based on gender, while no significant difference was found with respect to locality. The study highlights the importance of systematic ICT training and improved infrastructural support in teacher education institutions to promote effective ICT integration.