Date
2-13-2026
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Chair
Constance Pearson
Keywords
growth, mindset, acceptance, technology, embrace, professional development, learning
Disciplines
Education
Recommended Citation
Bernard, Dane, "Understanding the Mindset of Jamaican Teachers Regarding the Integration of Technology in the Pedagogical Process: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study" (2026). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 7938.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/7938
Abstract
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the mindset of teachers regarding embracing technology in selected rural elementary schools in Jamaica. The theories guiding this study were Dweck’s growth mindset theory and Davis’s technology acceptance model (TAM) as they both speak directly to the two main concepts in the study: mindset and embracing technology. The study sought to respond to the following central research question: What are rural Jamaican teachers' experiences with technology integration at the primary school level? To gather quality and credible information, three main data collection tools were utilized to execute this study. These were interviews, surveys, and letter writing. After the study, the data were analyzed using thematic analysis through open and axial coding. Critical processes were followed to include member checking and thorough analysis of recurring themes. There were no outlier themes that were discovered during the analysis phase. The results of the study revealed that technology is beneficial to the pedagogical process, but there needs to be proper implementation and professional development training to engender appropriate use.
