HOW DOES ICT INTEGRATION PERCEPTION IN KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN BANYUMAS, INDONESIA?

Abstract

In the last decade, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education is a crucial issue that is often researched, also ICT research at the kindergarten level. However, the most common issue in ICT integration at school is teacher readiness in the integration of ICT. Especially if it applies to kindergarten teachers, integrating ICT in kindergarten students will add positive value to the learning process and students’ study results. The method used in this research is the quantitative method using the ICT integration perception scale questionnaire in learning (α Cronbach = 0,926) which was modified so the questionnaire will match with the research. Thirty kindergarten teachers from the Banyumas area in Indonesia joined this study. The main analysis technique in this research used descriptive analysis and helped with Jamovi 1.8.4. This research shows teachers’ perception of ICT is still in the medium category. There is also an additional finding that age negatively correlates with ICT perception. The discussion related to the findings is also discussed.