Write an academic summary of not more than 200 words of Paragraphs 1-4 of the article Digital competencies: perceptions of primary school teachers pursuing master’s degrees
from eight African countries.
Graham Wood and Mathew Kornell. Please write only in the spaces provided. Your summary should adhere to
academic writing conventions.
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Wood and Kornell (2021) conducted a study on primary school teachers pursuing master's degrees in eight African countries to understand their perceptions of digital competencies. The authors found that teachers in the study considered digital skills essential for enhancing their teaching practices and engaging students in the learning process. Despite facing challenges such as limited access to technology and inadequate training, the teachers expressed a strong desire to improve their digital competencies. The study highlighted the importance of incorporating digital skills training in teacher education programs to meet the needs of modern classrooms. The findings emphasize the role of continuous professional development in equipping educators with the necessary skills to effectively integrate technology into classroom instruction. Wood and Kornell's research underscores the significance of digital competencies in enhancing teaching and learning outcomes in African primary schools.
