scholarly journals Students of Teacher Training Programs and Their Views on STEM: A Focus Interview

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3(61)) ◽  
pp. 115-137
Author(s):  
Martyna Szczotka ◽  
Katarzyna Szewczuk
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Early School ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
International Research Project ◽  
Selection Of

This paper presents the outcomes of a pilot study conducted with a group of students pursuing teacher training programs as part of the international research project called “Kitchen Lab for Kids” delivered under the “Erasmus+; Key Action 2” scheme. The aim of the research was to find out about students’ opinions on STEM education, including the determination of the level of their knowledge about this trend. In this context, particular attention was paid to issues related to the goals of STEM education, problems and challenges that they may generate, as well as the needs (organizational conditions) necessary to implement this type of activity. The respondents also had the opportunity to present their own experiences in organizing and conducting STEM classes. The research was carried out with the use of the qualitative methods, where the basic research method was focus interview. The research group consisted of 8 students of teaching faculties, mainly pre-school and early school education. The selection of research units was purposeful. The conducted qualitative analysis of the material collected during the focus interview showed that STEM education is still a novelty among students of teaching faculties. Future teachers have little experience in the implementation of activities taking into account the STEM model, but it should be expected that the coming years will result in a number of changes and activities in this area.

Meeting the Needs of Rural Teachers of Visually Impaired Students

1987 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. Bina
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
Sense Of Humor ◽  
Itinerant Teachers ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

A survey of itinerant teachers in Texas found that, despite the numerous shortcomings of the job, the respondents believed there were many advantages. The respondents further identified the much needed ability to adjust to change, to put things in perspective, to modify their expectations, and to exercise a healthy sense of humor. This article details these shortcomings and advantages, suggests strategies for overcoming obstacles, and discusses the implications of the findings for administrators of schools and personnel of teacher-training programs.

Public School and University Teacher Training Programs for Behaviorally Disordered Children: Are They Compatible?

1980 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Kavale ◽  
Alfred Hirshoren
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Behavior Disorder ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
School Behavior ◽  
Behaviorally Disordered ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
University Teacher Training

The findings from a survey of public school programs for behaviorally disordered children are presented suggesting that a majority considered their theoretical focus to be behavioral. If a majority of university teacher-training programs in behavior disorder also consider their primary theoretical focus to be behavioral as previous research suggested, then the two would appear to complement each other. Another portion of the survey, however, indicated that the pragmatic approaches to treatment found in public school behavior disorders programs cover techniques reflecting a wide variety of theoretical models. Consequently, there exists a mismatch which prevents maximum effectiveness in both teacher training and service delivery for behaviorally disordered children. It was concluded that university teacher training programs should reflect a more eclectic stance by carefully synthesizing assorted theoretical components into a composite which meets the diverse pragmatic demands of public school programs for behaviorally disordered children.1

Instructional Technology and Meaningful Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 44-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Ntuli ◽  
Arnold Nyarambi
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Teacher Training Programs

The use and importance of technology in teaching and learning processes is well established in teacher training programs and teaching literature; however, integration of technology in meaningful ways remains a challenge. For teacher candidates to be able to effectively integrate technology in the classrooms, they need to experience meaningful technology pedagogical practices during teacher training. This chapter synthesizes well-established and relatively new technology pedagogical strategies that could be used with teacher candidates. The aim is to provide a summary of research-based strategies for teacher educators interested in improving technology integration in their teacher training programs.

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