A Study On Techno Pedagogical Competency Of Prospective Teacher Educators

Abstract

Techno Pedagogical Competency is hugely required for teachers in their active learning as it helps their learning and teaching enormously and it is referring to their competencies and skill sets for using various technologies in their teaching and it also promotes learning among students considerably. Besides, Techno Pedagogical Competency is also highly important and playing a very significant role in teacher education and it is largely useful to solve many issues related to academics of Prospective Teacher Educators. The findings explicates that significant difference is existed amongst profile of Prospective Teacher Educators and their Techno Pedagogical Competency.  Prospective Teacher Educators in Male Category, Science Group, Government Aided Colleges, Urban Colleges, Tamil Medium and Father’s Education of College Education are holding higher level of Techno Pedagogical Competency. Therefore, it is necessary that Prospective Teacher Educators should get exposure and knowledge on various techno-pedagogical methods and techniques for enhancing their Techno Pedagogical Competency. Prospective Teacher Educators must create interest among them for accepting and using different techno pedagogical methods for their learning and teaching activities and also improve their Techno Pedagogical Competency. Prospective Teacher Educators should increase their competence in using different technologies and method pertaining to their effective learning and teaching process. Colleges of Education must give favourable classroom atmosphere to Prospective Teacher Educators for discussing and interacting with their colleagues and faculty members to improve their Techno Pedagogical Competency. Besides, family members should give their supports and helps to their Prospective Teacher Educators for increasing their Techno Pedagogical Competency.