A Study of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Teacher Education

Author(s): Dr. Mandeep Kumar

Abstract:

The emergence of Open Educational Resources (OER) has transformed the global educational landscape by enabling unrestricted access to high-quality learning materials. In teacher education, OER plays a significant role in developing digitally competent educators who can design, implement, and facilitate technology-enabled learning environment. This study investigates the awareness, availability, usage, perception, and challenges associated with OER in teacher education. A sample of B.Ed. students enrolled in different colleges at district Meerut, Uttar Pradesh were selected to explore how deeply OER has penetrated their learning experiences. Using a descriptive survey method and a self-constructed questionnaire, qualitative and quantitative insights were gathered. The findings reveal that although teacher training students are positively inclined toward OER and acknowledge its academic value, they still lack sufficient exposure, structured training, and institutional guidance to use OER effectively. The study concludes with recommendations to strengthen OER adoption through policy reforms, curriculum integration, capacity-building programs, and stronger institutional support systems.

keywords:
Open Educational Resources (OER), Teacher Education, Prospective Teachers, Digital Learning, ICT in Education

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