Barriers in Instructional Technology Integration in Teachers in Social Studies at Jordan Elementary School

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to identify the importance of using Instructional Technology (IT) in teaching social studies in elementary schools in Jordan. This paper explores the obstacles faced by female teachers in teaching social lessons in classrooms in Jordan. Lack of competence to apply technology to teach social lessons in class. is a problem that occurs among female teachers in Jordan. Those with little experience find it difficult to apply because of the unavailability of equipment. the results of the discussion of this paper can teach teachers to integrate technology into the education system, integrate IT into classrooms and integrate IT in teaching social studies in Jordan elementary schools to improve the performance of female social studies teachers.

Keywords

• barriers
• female teachers
• instructional technology
• social studies
• elementary school