scholarly journals Preparing In-Service Teacher Using Dynamic Geometry Software

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.30) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Fariz Setyawan ◽  
Yosep Dwi Kristanto ◽  
Naufal Ishartono
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dynamic Geometry ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Dynamic Geometry Software ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Skills Transfer ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology

The use of technology is essential in teaching and learning process. Many researchers have already been implemented Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) in teaching and learning process. Given the importance of DGS, it is necessary for in-service teachers to use the software in their teaching and learning. Hence, it is important to prepare in-service teacher in utilizing DGS through the professional development program. This is a qualitative research which describes a professional development program to facilitate in-service teachers in utilizing DGS. Both questionnaire and review measured in-service teachers’ perceptions, knowledge and skills transfer, and impact for their practice. From the findings, four of five in-service teachers recognized that they can interact with geometric figures to move on to the next level by using DGS. The teachers felt that DGS has helped them to understand the mathematics concept and demonstrate their understanding in front of the class. Besides, DGS does not only offer opportunities for teachers and students to use them both at home and in the classroom, but they also provide a means for developing support and user communities reaching across borders especially in understanding of geometrical transformation. It has contributed that the teachers easily recognize the geometrical shapes interpretations dynamically on DGS.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Teachers’ Perceptions toward the Role of ICT Based Media in Teaching and Learning Process among Primary Schools’ Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 469
Author(s):  
Regina Rahmi ◽  
Fitriati Fitriati ◽  
Siti Fachraini
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Almost All

Development in technology assists teachers and educators to reach goals in teaching and learning easily. Along with advancement of technology in teaching, teachers were expected to utilize this technology such as ICT-based media to improve quality of their teaching. This paper was a survey research which tried to investigate attitudes and perceptions of 73 elementary school teachers toward the use of ICT-based media especially video in teaching learning process. Both quantitative and qualitative data were used to display teachers’ perception. The result of this study shows that almost all teachers considered that using media is very important in teaching. The data from questionnaires shows that most teachers (95,1%) agreed that ICT-based media made teaching and learning process more enjoyable and effective. They also believed that the role of media together with teacher is essential in teaching since the collaboration between teachers and media allow students to understand and memorize materials given easily. However, besides teachers responded positively toward ICT-based media, they also encountered some barriers in applying this technology in teaching, such as : teachers lacked the skills or basic concepts about ICT, (felt were old enough) to use ICT based-media in the future, lacked of eyes vision, inconvenience feeling of using ICT in the classroom, and lacked of ICT facilities at school. This indicates that professional development program is essential for teachers to promote the use of technology in daily teaching practices.

scholarly journals The Master Teacher Program: Professional Development for College Teachers

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Kerwin-Boudreau
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Master Teacher ◽  
College Teachers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

In this qualitative study I explored six college (CEGEP) teachers’ perspectives on teaching and learning over a two-year period, as they completed the first four courses in a professional development program, the Master Teacher Program (MTP). Repeated, semi-structured interviews were analyzed, using the complementary processes of categorizing and connecting. Results revealed, through four patterns and three major dimensions, a process of evolution from a teacher- to a learner-centered perspective.

scholarly journals Indonesian Biology Teachers’ Perceptions about Socio-Scientific Issue-Based Biology Instruction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Agung W. Subiantoro ◽  
David Treagust ◽  
Kok-Sing Tang
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Scientific Issue ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Based Instruction

Abstract Promoting socio-scientific issue (SSI)-based instruction in Indonesian science classrooms requires competent science teachers. To understand teachers’ perceptions about the implementation of SSI-based instruction, a case study involving four biology teachers engaged in a teacher professional development program was conducted. The program consisted of four phases: reflection on teachers’ prior teaching experience and background knowledge, 3-day SSI-based teaching workshop, collaborative development and implementation of SSI-based learning in biology, and post-implementation reflections by teachers. Teachers’ perceptions were gathered via interviews and written reflections, which were analyzed qualitatively with an explanation building mode approach. Findings indicated a positive development along four dimensions: knowledge about SSIs and scientific literacy, the necessity of including SSIs in science instruction, situational factors related to addressing SSIs in class, and teachers’ attitude towards teaching SSIs. Further research needs to be conducted in Indonesian contexts to be able to extend the SSI teacher professional development program to different regions.

scholarly journals Stimulating Understanding of Properties of Quadrilaterals Using Van Hiele’s Model: A Lesson Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
ARIANNE BORBORAN ◽  
Mariel Africa ◽  
Mary-Ann Guilleno ◽  
Anne Jeannette C. Pamplona ◽  
Jennifer Torrefranca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Continuous Integration ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Teaching And Learning Quality

This paper explores Van Hiele’s Model's use in planning the tasks to identify the properties of quadrilaterals. Lesson study, a professional development program that enables teachers to collaborate to improve teaching and learning quality, was utilized to get necessary data needed for the study. The authors aimed to see to what extent Van Hiele’s Model affects the students’ engagement and development of knowledge in the learning of the research topic. Some observations during the research lesson were as follows: 1) retention of prior knowledge on quadrilaterals was little to non-evident to the students 2) most students still use jargons in order to describe the properties of quadrilaterals and 3) most students were not able to showcase skills in measuring lengths and angles in identifying properties of the quadrilaterals. Given these observations, the following recommendations were as follows: 1) continuous integration and use of mathematical tools such as ruler and protractor in teaching different concepts and processes in Mathematics 2) identifying the level of the learners’ readiness based on the Van Hiele’s model to provide appropriate examples and activities in the context of the students 3) providing hands-on activities such as geometric construction and measuring activities that would enhance students’ capabilities in reasoning and proving. Lesson study served as a powerful tool to reflect on the researchers' processes and activities in conducting the study.

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