Pre-service Teachers’ use of Information and Communication Tools in Science Classrooms: Issues and Prospects

This study examines the perceptions of pre-service teachers in using ICT resources in science classrooms. Contextual factors existent in an ICT-rich school environment are identified that may facilitate or impede the usage of ICT resources and its‟ relation to teachers‟ pedagogical planning is examined using qualitative research methods. It emerged that technical, managerial and language issues offered barriers to successful integration of available ICT tools in science teaching-learning. Implications from the study argue for the development of teachers‟ technological pedagogical content knowledge and provision of support by school to facilitate the easy usage of ICT rich resources in science classrooms.