The Role of Technology and Digital Techniques in Developing the Professional and Academic Competence of Physical Education Teachers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

A teacher’s ongoing education helps them learn current teaching methods, so they can change their practices accordingly. The study tried to understand the way digital technology can help improve the teaching competencies of physical education teachers. For schools to succeed, teachers must go on learning and using new methods and tools that fit the needs of education today. A group of 420 male and female teachers from primary, intermediate, and secondary schools in Al-Ahsa Governorate were selected through a questionnaire and a teacher professional competency scale to review the influence of digital technology on their development. It was found that teachers face major differences in their use of digital tools due to issues with hardware, lack of benefit from available software, and unclear training options. Although hardware, software, and databases seem to help teachers increase their expertise, using them fully is still a challenge. Based on the research, a key issue was exposure to well-focused solutions aimed at helping teachers use technology better in the classroom. Implementing full professional development schemes allows schools to motivate teachers, raise teaching quality, and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, all while helping to build a culture of innovation and regular learning in physical education.