Barriers in Instructional Technology Integration in Teachers in Social Studies at Jordan Elementary School

Mohammad Abed-Latif Mohammad  Smadi; Abdul Halim  Mohammad; Faizahani Ab  Rahman

doi:10.21070/pedagogia.v9i1.124

(1) * Mohammad Abed-Latif Mohammad Smadi School of Education and Modern Languages, University Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
(2) Abdul Halim Mohammad School of Education and Modern Languages, University Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
(3) Faizahani Ab Rahman School of Education and Modern Languages, University Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/pedagogia.v9i1.124

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to identify the importance of using Instructional Technology
(IT) in teaching social studies in elementary schools in Jordan. This paper explores the
obstacles faced by female teachers in teaching social lessons in classrooms in Jordan.
Lack of competence to apply technology to teach social lessons in class. is a problem
that occurs among female teachers in Jordan. Those with little experience find it difficult
to apply because of the unavailability of equipment. the results of the discussion of this
paper can teach teachers to integrate technology into the education system, integrate IT
into classrooms and integrate IT in teaching social studies in Jordan elementary schools
to improve the performance of female social studies teachers.

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