Abstract
This article examines the introduction of national standards and guidelines for the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in initial teacher training in England and Northern Ireland. The context for the increased focus on ICT in teacher education is described for each part of the United Kingdom (UK). Comparisons are drawn between the two areas of the UK to show how schools and teacher training institutions have attempted to meet the standards within each political context by examining the positive features of three case teacher training courses, two in England and one in Northern Ireland. From this, inferences are drawn about the level of intervention by Government and whether greater government control has reduced or increased the integration of ICT into the cycle of teaching and learning.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-38 |
| Journal | Technology, Pedagogy and Education |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 1 Mar 2003 |
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Keywords
- ICT policy
- Teacher education
- England and Northern Ireland
