Teachers' Perspectives on Integrating Digital Tools in Primary Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject:Education
Subject Field:Higher Education Research
Volume:175, Issue: 1, June, 2025
Publish Date:June 29, 2025 8:00 pm
Pages:1854-1869
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Abstract
This study focused on the primary school teachers perspectives at Guiwan Elementary School, Zamboanga City, about the use of digital tools in classroom teaching in the 2024–2025 academic year. The item of the research was to determine the advantages and challenges faced while using digital devices for student engagement, personalized learning, time management, infrastructure, teacher training, and equal access. A descriptive quantitative approach was taken, and the participants were 37 experienced Grade 1-6 teachers who have worked with digital tools. The results pointed out that teachers were of the opinion that digital tools were helpful in improving engagement, individualizing teaching, and making students learn effectively. Nevertheless, they also faced the barriers of lack of internet access for some students, little professional learning, and faulty infrastructure. The statistical testing disclosed no significant differences in the teachers perceptions regarding the groups of experience and training. This means that there is a complete agreement among the respondents. The outcome set out the need for a higher level of ICT provision, implementation of inclusivity initiatives, and continuous teacher support in order to promote digital integration in the early years of schooling. This study brings out the ideas that can be of use to school principals, policymakers, and teachers of what they can do to make sure the technology-based learning environments are effective and fair.