TEACHER - TECHNOLOGY SYNERGY ACROSS BLOOMS THREE DOMAINS: A CRITICAL STUDY

In the 21st century, technology has become an integral part of education in revamping teaching and learning processes National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework 2023 emphasized the role of information technology as an enabler in education as well as teachers irreplaceable role. The integration of technology should align with the learning domains of Blooms taxonomy of Human development to enhance learning. At this juncture, descriptive survey research was conducted among 150 phase I Secondary school teachers in Kerala to study the awareness as well as their perception of integrating technology, including AI tools, in education using an awareness test and questionnaire, respectively. The first phase of the study focused on awareness, while the second phase gathered perceptions from those who had integrated technology into their classroom practices. The findings highlighted that while a blended approach of collaboration between technology and human teachers is widely preferred in the cognitive domain, teachers remain irreplaceable in domains requiring emotional understanding, ethical decision making, and motor skill development. The study results underscore insights for policymakers, educators, and institutions aspiring optimal utilisation of technology in Indian classrooms.