Understanding and Satisfaction towards STEM Education of Primary School Teachers through Professional Development Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
S. Suebsing ◽  
P. Nuangchalerm
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Pretest Score ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Average Standard Deviation ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Integration Approach

The integration approach is not new to education, but it is very necessary for currently educating management. The study aims to explore the efficiency of STEM education for primary teachers through professional development. Participants were 200 primary school teachers who have been working for Roi Et Province, Thailand. STEM education manual guide for teacher, achievement test, and satisfaction questionnaire were used for research instruments. Experimental research, pre-test and posttest design were employed for data collection. The statistics used for data analysis were average, standard deviation, percentage and dependent t-test. Findings revealed that the efficiency of STEM education for primary school teachers reached criteria of 81.50/86.25. Primary teachers had understanding in STEM education by mean score of posttest was higher than pretest score at .01 level of statistical significantly differences. Also, they had satisfaction towards STEM Education at the highest level.

scholarly journals Primary School Teachers in 21st Century in Bangladesh: Some Potential Aspects for Professional Development Identified from Relevant Literatures

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
A. K. M. Badrul Alam ◽  
Luo Shengquan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Development Program ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Teaching Learning

In the context of 21st century, the changes in different educational aspects are taken place rapidly. This is because to respond to the needs of the fast growing technology-based educational opportunities that require more capable teachers with multifaceted competencies. Bangladesh has paid highest attention to implement competency-based curriculum for its primary level of education. National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) in Bangladesh reformulated its competency-based curriculum goal, objectives, terminal competencies along with the related attainable competencies, subject specific competencies, learning outcomes and other related aspects. Besides, NCTB initiated to incorporate the international updated teaching-learning methods and techniques, interactive instructional strategies, formative assessment procedures in each grade and each subject to address the 21st century teaching-learning needs in its last revised curriculum in 2012. However, the teachers with multifaceted competencies that address their appropriate level of knowledge, skills and attitude can positively influence in creating such a supportive classroom practices for 21st century learners. The Forth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4) of Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) in Bangladesh has highly emphasized to implement Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as an approach to strengthen its professional competencies for the government primary school teachers. This paper has been prepared based on the ideas explored through some relevant literature review. It basically identified some potential aspects for the teachers’ professional development of government primary schools in Bangladesh in 21st century context. This paper explored that the process of promoting teachers’ competencies need to be followed by set of activities with multifaceted continuous and regular manner at school setting.

A Study on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Experiences of Primary School Teachers Throughout Blended Professional Development Programs

2019 ◽  
pp. 302-327
Author(s):  
Mehmet Kokoç ◽  
Hasan Karal
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Blended Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional

The purpose of the chapter is to examine the effectiveness of a blended teacher professional development program focused TPACK on the TPACK development of primary school teachers. The study describes a blended teacher professional development program in which primary school teachers developed their TPACK. An embedded experimental mixed method design was employed. A total of 12 events were organized including six face-to-face seminars and six online seminars which were performed by field experts within the program. A Facebook group was created to promote sharing and to increase communication and interaction among the participants. Quantitative results indicated that all participants developed their perceived TPACK knowledge and skills with respect to their subject matter and pedagogical approaches. Qualitative results indicated that the participants reflected knowledge, skills, and actions that met the indicators related to TPACK development. The study has significant implications for the understanding of how design and conduct effective blended program.

scholarly journals Mentoring As Component of Continuous Professional Development Program: A Case Study of Multan District

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
Amna Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

Becoming a primary school teacher is a challenging assignment thatrequired skills and knowledge that are necessary to impact student performance. One tactic used to support primary school teachers is to assign experienced members of their profession astheir mentors. Mentor playsa significantrole inimproving teachers'professional developmentin their teaching profession.Intend outcomes of this paper wereto investigate the effectiveness of the procedures for the mentoring which are directed and organized by the regional teacher educatorsand to see its influence on the performance and dutiesof Teachers of primary school levels (PSTs) in Punjab.The extensive research study was descriptive.This study adopted the quantitative research method and utilized two research toolsquestionnaire and mentoring visit form.Outcomes of the studyexposed that the majority of the participants have a positive approach towardsan existingmentoring program. This study also provides evidence thatdue to the mentoring activities professional development of participants is enhanced. Major suggestions for the study were that mentorsshould be well trained and change their perspective towards contestants.

scholarly journals МИШЉЕЊЕ УЧИТЕЉА О ПРИМЕНИ ИНКЛУЗИВНОГ ОБРАЗОВАЊА У НАСТАВИ ИНТЕГРИСАНИХ ПРИРОДНИХ НАУКА

TEME ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 999
Author(s):  
Stanko Cvjetićanin ◽  
Branko Anđić
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Development Program ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Inclusion Model

This paper analyzes the problems which primary school teachers face during these science lessons and their willingness for professional development to enable themselves to implement the inclusion model in teaching science in primary schools. The research included 332 primary school teachers. The data was collected using a survey and analyzed by comparative and descriptive methods. It showed that the initial professional development program enabled teachers to gain some general knowledge about the inclusion model, but it did not qualified them for applying this model in integrated science teaching in primary schools. Teachers believe that science should be taught by qualified science teachers who have some experience with the inclusion model. Teachers also want to improve their knowledge through further professional trainings. They are faced with a lack of cooperation with institutions which deal with inclusive education, the lack of adequate literature on the inclusion model and its implementation in science teaching, as well as a variety of financial and technical barriers. They want to gain knowledge about the inclusion model, so that they can apply it during their science lessons.

scholarly journals ENHANCING QUALITY TEACHING THROUGH MENTORING: THE PERCEPTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OWERRI EDUCATION ZONE OF IMO STATE

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-255
Author(s):  
A. C. Izuagba ◽  
A. O. Afurobi ◽  
J. Oruwari
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Mentoring System ◽  
Area Of Study

The aim of the study was to find out the perception of teachers towards enhancing their professional and human developments through mentoring using Owerri Educational zone. The result of the study would be significant as it would provide a basis for incorporating the mentoring system into teachers' development programmes. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. A simple random sampling technique with non-replacement balloting was used to sample hundred (900) teachers in the area of study. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire relating to the topic and analysed with simple percentages The result of the analysis showed those primary school teachers were not aware of the benefits of enhancing their profession and personal development through mentoring. Teachers in the area of study had a negative perception towards enhancing their personal and professional development through mentoring by years of experience. The levels o f education, sex are not determining factors in the teacher's perception o f their professional development through mentoring. Based on the result some recommendations were made which include a review of the current development programmes of teachers to incorporate the mentoring system, and team teaching should be encouraged to facilitate networking and sharing of best practices among teachers among others.

scholarly journals Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of the Effect of Using Puppet Theater Strategy on the Development of Personal (Cognitive and Social) Aspects in Jordan: دور مسرح الدمى في تنمية الجوانب الشخصية لدى طلاب المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر معلميهم في الأردن

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma tayseer Mohammad Al-adwan
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Puppet Theater ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to identify the perceptions of primary stage teachers for the effect of using the puppet theater strategy in developing personal aspects (cognitive, social) in Jordan. The study population consisted of all primary school teachers in the southern Shouna schools, and the whole community of (112) teachers was taken in the first semester 2019/2020, and the researcher used the descriptive method to suit the nature of the study and the results showed what Follows: - The perceptions of primary teachers of the impact of the use of the puppet theater strategy in the development of cognitive aspects were high and significantly. - The perceptions of primary school teachers of the impact of using the puppet theater strategy in the development of social aspects have been high and significantly. In the results, the researcher made several recommendations The most important of them are: - Carrying out many studies and researches in different academic stages. - Attention to using the puppet theater strategy in the curriculum. - Training teachers to use the puppet theater strategy.

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