English abstract
The current study aimed at identifying the reality of using computerized laboratories in teaching science from the point of view of teachers at Al Dhahirah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman and their attitudes towards it.
The study sample consisted of (155) male and female teachers, with (82) male and (73) female teachers. The descriptive approach was used as a method for the study, and the questionnaire was used as a tool for the study.
The study reached several results, including that the degree of the use of computerized laboratories in teaching science from the point of view of teachers at Al Dhahirah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman, was moderate, moreover the results revealed that the obstacles that hinder the use of computerized laboratories in teaching science, were to a high degree. The trend of teachers towards activating digital sensors in teaching at Al Dhahirah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman was at a high level.
The study shows that there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.05) between the degree of the use of computerized laboratories in teaching science based on the gender variable in favor of males. However, there are no statistically significant differences at the significant level (0.05) between each of the obstacles and teachers’ attitudes toward using computerized laboratories in teaching science, and the variables of gender and years of experience.
Considering the previous results, the study recommends reducing teaching and administrative burdens for the science teachers, reducing students' density in classrooms. It also recommends conducting a farther study on the effectiveness of integrating digital sensors and computerized laboratory devices with virtual laboratories and the impact of this effectiveness on learning laboratory work skills among students.
