Core French Teachers and Technology: Classroom Application and Belief Systems

Résumé

This research reports results from a survey of274 coreFrench teachers across Canada to define teachers' belief systemstowards computer technology, teachers' experiences withcomputers, and factors contributing to the use of computers in thecore French classroom. Results revealed three principle constructsdefining core French teacher belief systems towards computertechnology, two representing affective perceptions towardscomputers and one representing a more cognitive perception of theeducational utility of computers in core French teaching. A majorityof teachers reported having used computers in their classes and feltcomputers enhanced their students' learning. In spite of this, asizeable number of teachers reported not having used computers intheir teaching, primarily due to lack of access and knowledge abouthow to integrate computers into core French curriculum.