scholarly journals “Am I Doing What I think I’m Doing?”: The Importance of a Theoretical Frame when Integrating Tablets in Teacher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Libbi Miller ◽  
Frederick Peinado Nelson ◽  
Cathy Yun ◽  
Lisa Bennett ◽  
Emy Lopez Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Instructional Decisions ◽  
Pedagogical Beliefs ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Technology Professional ◽  
Curricular Decision Making ◽  
Effective Integration

In the following self-study, we share our investigation of the shifts in faculty pedagogical beliefs, instructional practices, and curricular decision-making while engaged in a cycle of reflection on tablet-focused teacher education course. We conducted this inquiry into our practice, using Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) and the Substitution-Augmentation-Modification-Redefinition (SAMR) model as frameworks to examine data from interviews and reflective writing. We conclude the need for the explicit connection of technology professional development, specifically tablet technology, with a meaningful theoretical framework, in order for faculty to engage in effective integration. We also share our model for examining the development of instructor’s thinking about integrating technology, including influences on thinking and classification of instructional decisions into the SAMR taxonomy.

Mathematics Education Technology Professional Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 115-144
Author(s):  
Shannon O. Driskell ◽  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Robert N. Ronau ◽  
Margaret L. Niess ◽  
Christopher R. Rakes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Technology Professional

The effective use of digital technologies in school settings calls for appropriate professional development opportunities that will transform inservice teachers' knowledge for integrating technologies as effective mathematics learning tools. To inform such opportunities, this study examined the contents of published mathematics education technology professional development papers over several decades using Sztajn's (2011) standards for high quality reporting in mathematics professional development research studies, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework, and the Comprehensive Framework for Teacher Knowledge. Both the Professional Development Implementation and Evaluation Model and Education Professional Development Research Framework are recommended for further guidance on reporting key features of mathematics education technology professional development.

Digital Learning and Pedagogical Practice

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-88
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
School Change ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Technology Professional ◽  
Improving Student Learning

Despite the influx of classroom technologies and personal devices, many teachers are still not adequately prepared to integrate technology into instructional practices. Research shows that effective integration requires the confluence of teaching knowledge, technical knowledge, and content knowledge. Carefully analyzing personal practice using the Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge, and Knowledge of Teaching (TPACK) Framework and Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR) Model aids teachers in better understanding ways to design and implement technology rich strategies aimed at improving student learning and collaborative inquiry. Because technology professional development has been often delivered as crash courses in the use of a particular technology or technology enhanced instructional method, supporting and developing teachers in engaging, meaningful approaches are often omitted. Chapter 4 focuses on the shift in professional learning to better support and engage teachers in pedagogical practice using digital learning strategies aligned with school change initiatives.

scholarly journals Mathematics Education Technology Professional Development

2016 ◽  
pp. 107-136
Author(s):  
Shannon O. Driskell ◽  
Sarah B. Bush ◽  
Robert N. Ronau ◽  
Margaret L. Niess ◽  
Christopher R. Rakes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Technology Professional

The effective use of digital technologies in school settings calls for appropriate professional development opportunities that will transform inservice teachers' knowledge for integrating technologies as effective mathematics learning tools. To inform such opportunities, this study examined the contents of published mathematics education technology professional development papers over several decades using Sztajn's (2011) standards for high quality reporting in mathematics professional development research studies, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework, and the Comprehensive Framework for Teacher Knowledge. Both the Professional Development Implementation and Evaluation Model and Education Professional Development Research Framework are recommended for further guidance on reporting key features of mathematics education technology professional development.

ISET Expert Panel Discussion Series 2020–2021

2021 ◽  
pp. 016264342110335
Author(s):  
Emily Hoeh ◽  
Tara L. Kaczorowski
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Technology Professional ◽  
Development Committee

The Innovations and Special Education Technology Professional Development Committee would like to extend its appreciation to the following leaders in the field of Special Education. Each of the following individuals volunteered to speak during the 2020–2021 ISET Expert Panel Discussion series and shared expertise on a variety of pressing topics during remote instruction due to the COVID pandemic. The information sharing is a testament to their unwavering support for the members of ISET and all of the stakeholders involved in supporting individuals with disabilities.

Reaching to Transgress: A Critical Self-study of a Teacher Education Program

2021 ◽  
pp. 105708372110536
Author(s):  
Diana R. Dansereau ◽  
Andrew Goodrich ◽  
Karin S. Hendricks ◽  
Tawnya D. Smith ◽  
Kinh T. Vu
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Spiritual Growth ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Music Teacher Education ◽  
Bell Hooks ◽  
Self Study ◽  
The Mind

Teaching to transgress, according to bell hooks, entails educators moving beyond an assembly-line approach to embrace integration of the mind, body, and spirit, and engaging in ways that honor the uniqueness of all students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our music teacher education program in order to critically analyze how our practices may or may not transgress. In keeping with principles of S-STEP (Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices), we share the provocation for the study and its multiple overlapping stages. We present themes from the S-STEP process resulting from the data, and then reconsider those data using scholarly literature. Findings include the intellectual and spiritual growth of students and educators, and the challenges inherent in teaching to transgress within an online environment.

scholarly journals Preparing teachers for HIV/AIDS education: integrated and interdisciplinary pre-service teacher education

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Van Laren
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Intermediate Phase ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Integrated Models ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Pre Service Teacher ◽  
Hiv Aids

This article focuses on the views of pre-service teachers regarding an appropriate model for integrating HIV/AIDS education at a Faculty of Education. The final-year foundation and intermediate phase teachers were introduced to integrating HIV/AIDS education in Mathematics education and reflected on their four years of training. By using self-study methodology, the opinions and experiences of pre-service teachers of the two models of HIV/AIDS education in teacher preparation were explored, aiming to improve the manner in which pre-service teachers could be prepared to teach in the social and educational context of HIV/AIDS. The pre-service teachers indicated that they are under-prepared to teach in this context. Pre-service teachers were of the opinion that they could, however, be better prepared through HIV/AIDS teacher education that includes both discipline/subject and integrated models of teacher education

scholarly journals EUROPEAN INSPIRATIONS FOR POST-GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION FOR INCLUSION IN GREECE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charis-Olga Papadopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Graduate Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Initial Teacher Education ◽  
Language Teacher Education ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Graduate Teacher Education

<p>The present paper explores the extent to and the ways in which European mandates for teacher education for inclusion can inspire post-graduate teacher education for inclusion in the context of Greek higher education. With means of a longitudinal self-study on such a course for language teachers the empowering effects of teacher education for inclusion are identified, barriers to it are looked into and suggestions for improvement, as exemplified by the Greek context, are made. The present research aims to contribute to our thinking on inclusive education in that the Profile of Inclusive Teachers, so far related mainly to initial teacher education, is related to post-graduate education and language teacher education, so far minimally explored in self-studies, is explored.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0628/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Content Analysis of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge in the Curriculum of Yemeni EFL Teacher Education Programme

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Morshed Salim Abdullah Al-Jaro ◽  
Adelina Asmawi ◽  
Zuwati Hasim
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Teacher Education Programme

This study aims to analyse the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in the current curriculum of the English teacher education programme (ETEP) at a Faculty of Education in a Yemeni University. PCK and teaching competencies take shape within the initial preparation of ETEP in which student teachers spenda long time receiving knowledge and understanding the teaching context before they practically experience teaching at schools. During their BA study, students are required to study 49 courses which can be categorised into four main components: skills, linguistics, literature and professional. This study analyses the content of the curriculum courses so as tovisualise the way student teachers translate what they have learned into pedagogical practices during their teaching practices. In this study, the curriculum content of ETEP is qualitatively analysed using the inductive approach. Categories emerged from the analysis demonstrate various aspects of student teachers’ PCK. The analysis reveals that the pedagogical skills courses are not enough to enhance and strengthen the student teachers’ PCK needed to be reflected in their teaching practices. The findings show that the curriculum lacks courses necessary to provide student teachers with basic knowledge and pedagogical principles which are of vital significance to demonstrate their understanding before they are practically engaged in the teaching experience.

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