The Self-Perception of Future Teachers’ Digital Training: Strengths and Weaknesses in Addressing Diversity

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technologies is considered an ideal tool for ensuring attention to diversity in the classroom due to their multiple teaching possibilities, ranging from accessibility and adaptability to heterogeneity of learning profiles. However, to use it properly, teachers need to have a range of skills and abilities, as well as an appropriate attitude. This study aims to understand the training that future teachers receive in the application of technology focused on attention to diversity, as well as to gather their opinions and analyse differences in the data obtained based on certain demographic categories. To this end, a subscale of the DPTIC-AUT-Q questionnaire was administered to 547 students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education degree programmes at the University of Granada. The results obtained show how technologies applied for addressing diversity generate positive opinions among participants and can be very beneficial if used appropriately and with relevant training, although many future teachers claim not to have the necessary skills to do so. This should be considered when reformulating curricula, including content that facilitates the acquisition of the necessary skills and competencies.