Role of Teachers' Attitude and Beliefs regarding use of ICT in Indian Classrooms

The aim of this research is to understand the relationship between attitude and beliefs of Indian school teachers towards ICT and ICT usages in the Indian classroom. Sample consists of one hundred and twenty school teachers working in secondary schools of North India. Survey method was used to collect quantitative data. Findings were supported by semi-structured interviews with the purpose of having a deep understanding of major beliefs and motivations of teachers in use of technology. The results revealed that attitude of Indian teachers towards the use of ICT is positive but the use of ICT in Indian classrooms is not sufficient. The major concerns and problems identified by this study in the use of ICT tools by teachers include limited modern and technological infrastructure, rigid time table and fixed curriculum, low technical support, lack of effective training, rigid curriculum and time table, lack of modern methods of evaluation, diploma oriented education and less competencies and motivation on part of teachers in use of ICT. Further, this research suggested that there are no gender differences in the use of ICT by teachers. The study points out the requirement of development of new ways of teacher training which can facilitate and encourage use of ICT effectively in Indian classrooms.