The Quality of ICT-Supported Learning and Teaching Environments: Inductive research

This book aims to gain an understanding of science teachers’ practices in ICT-supported learning and teaching environments. The literature reviewed demonstrates the influence of constructivist views on science education and on the use of ICT in education. A constructivist viewpoint is utilised in this book in two aspects; pedagogical and epistemological. This book proves that the role of teachers and students is developed when integration of ICT into education. Four factors appear to be relevant to learning and teaching environments: an Engaging and Interactive Teaching Approach, Autonomy in Learning, Purposeful Assessment and Feedback and a Community of Learners. A framework has been suggested based on these factors, called the Framework for Effective Learning and Teaching in Science (FELTS). The book can provide guidance to educators, curriculum developers and decision makers who embark on using ICT-supported instruction, particularly in regard to designing instructional material, enhancing the learning environment and developing teacher competencies.

Khalid Bingimlas is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Education, and works as a dean of Continuing Education at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia. He is also consultant at Ministry of Education. He is focused on educational research, educational technology and teaching practices.