Development of a Scale for Teachers' ICT Utilization Competencies to Facilitate Innovative, Student-Centered Learning

Abstract

This study developed a scale to identify the competencies required of teachers for effective ICT utilization, referred to as ICT Utilization Competencies, to facilitate “innovative, student-centered learning.” The validity and reliability of the scale were also examined. In Study 1, a survey of in-service teachers resulted in the development of the ICT Utilization Competencies Scale for Teachers to Facilitate Innovative Learning comprising five factors and 28 items: Self-Efficacy in ICT Utilization, Student-Centered ICT Utilization Perspective, Curiosity About New Tools, Proactive and Challenging Learning Attitude, and Inquiry into ICT Utilization. Study 2 explored the relationship between ICT Utilization Competencies and work engagement, suggesting that improving these competencies may enhance teachers’ sense of fulfillment in subject teaching. Finally, the study addresses future challenges related to the scale’s validity and causal relationships, as well as its practical application in school contexts.