ITCs and Teacher Training

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The reform of teacher education through the use of new technology is an urgent task considering the radical transformation of learning environments that is taking place. These changes have generated new types of learners, new process of learning and new approaches to the evaluation of learning, which in turn have contributed to the changed roles of teachers. This book considers the roles of ICTs in teacher training. It describes the essential conditions that must be met for successful technology integration in teacher training and provides guidelines for the development of a strategic planning process. It also identifies important strategies for managing the change process in the teacher education programme as technology becomes a catalyst for transforming the teaching-learning process. It will be essential reading for teachers, teacher educators, trainee teachers and researchers in educational change and information technology. It will also be of interest to government education departments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Krishna Sagar

Krishna Sagar, M.A., M.Ed, PhD, has had a brilliant academic record. He obtained M.Ed and PhD degrees in Education in early 1990s. He also received a diploma certificate in Computer Science in 1995. Started his career in 1984 as a lecturer in education in a teacher training college in Banglore, he is now well- known professor of education in India and abroad. As a educational Visionary, he is associated with many academic bodies and institutions. Dr. Sagar has a special interest in active learning and alternative delivery methods. He has extensive experience in techonologically mediated environments, including interactive television and online education. His current research is focused on virtual education, modern learning styles, and instructional technology. As a prolific writer he has contributed more than 17 research papers in famous print and electronic journals.