ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES(ENG03)

PERFORMANCE TASK 4

How CAE can affect teacher’s teaching style, efficiency

By

Jether C. Gascon
John Eric S. Fetil
IA201

Mapua University
2023-2024
The incorporation of computer-assisted education (CAE) has become

essential in today's educational environment, transforming conventional

teaching techniques and improving the learning process. The purpose of this

study is to investigate the complex effects of CAE on instructors' pedagogical

practices, overall effectiveness, and capacity to adjust to aided learning. The

hypothesis positing a positive and significant association between teachers'

self-efficacy levels and their impressions of computer-assisted education is at

the core of this investigation.

Technology use in school is becoming more than just a fad; it's already

required. In order to create dynamic and productive learning environments,

teachers are at the forefront of utilizing CAE's potential. Knowing how to use

computers efficiently has become essential for both instructors and students

as technology develops.

A secure and effective integration of computers into the learning

environment is contingent upon their efficient use in the classroom. In order

to satisfy the different requirements of their pupils, educators need to

strong correlation between the usage of technology by educators and

individual factors such as age, gender, degree of education, number of years

of experience, and area of specialization. It is essential to identify and

comprehend these factors in order to customize technology integration

strategies.

Academic attainment and the general caliber of education are

significantly shaped by teachers. Teachers are expected to be excellent

mentors who go above and beyond their usual responsibilities as coordinators

and managers to create a learning environment where students can succeed

academically through the use of technology. The study also highlights the

beneficial interaction that exists between using professional equipment and

computers, highlighting the interdependence of different instruments in the

classroom.

Various school levels' disparities in teachers' self-efficacy levels add to

the difficulty of adjusting to CAE. Comprehending these discrepancies is

imperative in customizing professional development initiatives and support

academic phases.

To sum up, this research illuminates the complex relationships among

educators, their degrees of self-efficacy, and their perspectives on CAE.

Teachers need to stay on top of the constantly changing technological

landscape in order to successfully incorporate it into their lesson plans. It is

critical to acknowledge the various factors that impact teachers' ability to

adjust to different technological tools in order to promote a responsive and

cohesive learning environment.

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