Alhashem, F., & Al-Jafar, A. (2015).  Assessing teachers’ integration of technology and literacy in elementary science classrooms in Kuwait.  Asian Social Science, 11(18), 71-81.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v11n18p71

Abstract:

“The purpose of this study was to investigate experienced science teachers’ perceptions regard integrating literacy and technology while teaching science at an elementary level. A concept map and rubric were developed based on the TPACK model to assess teachers’ understanding and an in-depth interview technique was used to collect more data from the teachers. For the analysis, the concept map was graded based on the rubric and in-depth interviews were thematically analyzed. The data indicated that teachers have a negative perception about integrating technology and literacy in their classes, due to several barriers. This paper concludes with recommendations to facilitate the use of technology and literacy when teaching science in the elementary schools in Kuwait.”