• Logic Magwa

  Author

• Prince Mkosana

  Author

The study sought to explore the challenges hindering student teachers on teaching practice in
coping with e-learning environment. This study examined student teachers and lecturers
competencies in using e-learning, status of e-learning infrastructures in practicing schools and
colleges, interests and commitment of lecturers in using e-learning and lastly the availability of
funds to implement e-learning in primary schools and colleges. This study adopted the
descriptive research design which employs qualitative approach. A sample of 20 subjects was
drawn. Interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data from participants. It
was found that, practicing schools and colleges lack adequate ICT and e-learning
infrastructures. Furthermore the study revealed lack of relevant e- learning skills on the side
lecturers. The study also established lack of interests and commitment by lecturers in using elearning.
Lastly the study revealed unavailability of funds in practicing schools and colleges to
support e-learning programs. The study recommends comprehensive training of lecturers and
student teachers on e-learning and expansion of ICT and e-learning infrastructures in practicing
schools and teacher training colleges. Lastly the study recommends motivation of lecturers to
use e-learning and convert their courses materials to e-content.

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