Factors Influencing Digital Competence of Pre-Service Teachers: A Systematic Review of Literature

Abstract

Technology has become an integrated part of today’s education system. It has become the need of present times that the teachers must easily use, create, and adapt to the technological environment. This literature review aimed to identify factors that influence the digital competence of pre-service teachers. The study has been conducted by reviewing empirical findings, which are focused on the utilisation of digital tools in teaching pre-service teachers. The databases of SpringerLink, JSTOR, Education Resource Information Center (ERIC), Google scholar were accessed. Results of analyses revealed that attitude & self-efficacy, required skills & knowledge, practical experiences of using technology and access to technology are the factors that majorly influence pre-service teachers’ digital competence. Based on the reviews, the suggestions are provided for education policymakers, stakeholders and Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) to further improve teacher education programmes and focus on technology-integrated teaching practice to help pre-service teachers in becoming comfortable with digital equipment