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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025): Chuyên san Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn (Tiếng Việt)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Issue (Vietnamese)
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Tran, V. N., & Le, T. M. T. Factors influencing preschool teachers’ technology education practices in Hue city. Dong Thap University Journal of Science, 14(4). Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://dthujs.vn/index.php/dthujs/article/view/1756

Factors influencing preschool teachers' technology education practices in Hue city

Trần Viết Nhi1, , Thi My Tanh Le2
1 Faculty of Preschool Education, University of Education, Hue University 530000, Vietnam
2 Dieu Vien Kindergarten, Dieu Vien Pagoda, Hue City, Vietnam

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Abstract

This study explores factors influencing early childhood teachers' technology education practices for preschool children in Hue City, Vietnam. Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), the research investigates the impact of understanding technology education content, methods, facilities, stakeholder support, and attitudes on technology education practices among 99 preschool teachers. Results indicate that understanding technology education methods has the strongest effect on teachers' attitudes, while stakeholder support most significantly influences their practices. Surprisingly, facilities and attitudes do not show significant impacts on practices. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive professional development for teachers and creating a supportive work environment for implementation enhanced in early childhood settings. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and educators to improve technology education quality in Vietnamese preschools.

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Author Biography

Trần Viết Nhi, Faculty of Preschool Education, University of Education, Hue University 530000, Vietnam

Viet-Nhi Tran is a Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) and a main lecturer at the Faculty of Preschool Education, University of Education, Hue University, Vietnam. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Early Childhood Education at Hanoi National University of Education. His research interests include science and social education for preschool children, STEAM education for preschool children, learning through play in the early years, and professional development for preschool teachers. By the end of 2023, Tran Viet Nhi has authored and co-authored 48 scientific papers published in prestigious journals and proceedings in Vietnam and internationally. Nhi has also led and participated in publishing three textbooks and nine scientific research projects, receiving three scientific awards.

Keywords

Influencing factors, PLS-SEM, preschool, teacher practices, technology education.

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