Abstract The purpose in this study is to survey the use of microcomputers in physics courses at Taiwanese normal universities and teachers' colleges. In order to learn how microcomputers might best be utilized to improve physics instruction for preservice teachers in Taiwan, the following questions will be explored. 1. What is the number and frequency of use of microcomputers by normal school students in physics and in mathematics-and-science departments? 2. How much time per week is spent by physics instructors in teaching physics using microcomputers in physics and mathematics-and-science departments of normal schools? 3. What are the needs of physics and mathematics-and-science students with regard to use of computer assisted instruction? 4. Is the number of microcomputer courses adequate to meet student needs in the physics and mathematics-and-science departments of normal schools? 5. Is the current number of microcomputers adequate to meet student and instructor needs? 6. Are the microcomputers currently used appropriately in physics and mathematics-and-science classes? 7. How knowledgeable are students and instructors in the use of microcomputers and computer-assisted instruction in the physics classroom? 8. What are the attitudes and perceptions of instructors and students about the use microcomputers in teaching and learning physics? 9. How do school type, computer use, gender, and course affect subjects' perceptions of appropriateness of computer use, comfort using computer, computer competency, social/ physiological concerns, and potential impact of computer on science learning? In this research the researcher investigated the current situation regarding the use of microcomputers in 12 normal schools in Taiwan. The total population of 28 physics instructors in 12 normal schools are surveyed. In addition 792 students, which includes those who take the general physics course and those who take the electricity and magnetism courses have been surveyed.
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