An Intricate Probe into the Dispositions and Practices of Newly appointed Sociology Teachers: Moodle-based Training During the 2023-2024 Academic Year at Mohammed Lamine Debaghine Setif2 University

Abstract

The current research probes into the dispositions and practices of newly recruited sociology teachers at Setif2 University as concerns their Moodle-based training during the 2023-2024 academic year. It mirrors how this training impacts their teaching practices and identifies the benefits and challenges encountered in integrating Moodle into their instructional strategies. It opts for a mixed-methods approach, Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to twenty sociology educators, focusing on their demographic profiles, feedback on the training, and the perceived impacts on their pedagogical practices. Findings delineate a significant increase in familiarity and contentment with digital tools, alongside challenges affiliated to the practical implementation of Moodle in diverse classroom settings. This study stresses the need for ongoing professional support for educators as they maneuver the incorporation of technology in higher education