Assessing Pedagogical Readiness for Digital Innovation: A Mixed-Methods Study

TL;DR

This study assesses educators' readiness for digital innovation in teaching, highlighting gaps in professional development and proposing targeted training and institutional support to enhance pedagogical competence.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation of teachers' digital pedagogical readiness, emphasizing the need for focused training and institutional policies.

Findings

Many educators recognize digital tools' benefits

Professional development gaps hinder digital adoption

Institutional support is crucial for effective implementation

Abstract

Digital innovation in education has revolutionized teaching and learning processes, demanding a rethink of pedagogical competence among educators. This study evaluates the preparation of instructors to use digital technologies into their educational practices. The study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to evaluate teachers' institutional support systems, beliefs, and technical proficiency. The results show that even while a large number of educators acknowledge the benefits of digital tools, problems including poor professional development and change aversion still exist. In order to improve digital pedagogical preparation, the study emphasizes the necessity of focused training initiatives and encouraging institutional regulations. There is discussion on the implications for educational institutions and policymakers.