Constructing Preservice Teachers' Knowledge of Technology Integration

2019 ◽  
pp. 879-892
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Paciga ◽  
Angela Fowler ◽  
Mary Quest
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Hands On ◽  
New Applications

Technology can be an amazing tool for teachers and teaching, but only when used in developmentally appropriate ways. With nearly 300 new applications being created every day, it seems like teachers are staring into a technology-filled abyss that grows deeper and wider each minute. Teacher education programs can help preservice teachers be better prepared to consume, create, and collaborate in developmentally appropriate ways with children by 1) unpacking what developmentally appropriate practice looks, feels, and sounds like; 2) exploring ways experts like writers or musicians authentically utilize technologies in their areas of expertise; 3) providing hands-on experiences with a range of technologies across content areas to build up preservice teachers' levels of comfort just in the technology realm; and 4) requiring preservice teachers to utilize technology in developmentally appropriate ways as they work with children. This chapter provides a theoretical foundation and exemplars-in-practice for each of the aforementioned topics.

Constructing Preservice Teachers' Knowledge of Technology Integration

2018 ◽  
pp. 7623-7634
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Paciga ◽  
Angela Fowler ◽  
Mary Quest
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate ◽  
Developmentally Appropriate Practice ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Hands On ◽  
New Applications

Technology can be an amazing tool for teachers and teaching, but only when used in developmentally appropriate ways. With nearly 300 new applications being created everyday, it seems like teachers are staring into a technology-filled abyss that grows deeper and wider each minute. Teacher education programs can help preservice teachers be better prepared to consume, create, and collaborate in developmentally appropriate ways with children by: 1) unpacking what developmentally appropriate practice looks, feels, and sounds like; 2) exploring ways experts like writers or musicians authentically utilize technologies in their areas of expertise; 3) providing hands-on experiences with a range of technologies across content areas to build up preservice teachers' levels of comfort just in the technology realm; and 4) requiring preservice teachers to utilize technology in developmentally appropriate ways as they work with children. This chapter provides a theoretical foundation and exemplars-in-practice for each of the aforementioned topics.

Preparing Preservice Teachers to Become Self-Reflective of Their Technology Integration Practices

TPACK ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 68-95
Author(s):  
Julie M. Amador ◽  
Royce Kimmons ◽  
Brant G. Miller ◽  
Christopher David Desjardins ◽  
Cassidy Hall
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this chapter is to further understand how preservice teachers critically think about technology and their competence in technology integration. A mixed methods research design was employed to gather survey and performance task reflection data from preservice teachers. Data were analyzed using a categorization process based on preservice teachers' conceptualizations of technology as replacement, amplification, and transformation. Results revealed a significant overall effect of the selection of performance task upon whether it was applied in a transformative manner, but that no such overall effect existed for amplification and replacement. Descriptive analyses indicate preservice teachers were self-reflective about the extent to which technology influences students' learning. Conclusions indicate that teacher education programs should consider how they support preservice teachers to become self-reflective consumers of technology.

Preparing Preservice Teachers to Become Self-Reflective of Their Technology Integration Practices

2015 ◽  
pp. 81-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Amador ◽  
Royce Kimmons ◽  
Brant G. Miller ◽  
Christopher David Desjardins ◽  
Cassidy Hall
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this chapter is to further understand how preservice teachers critically think about technology and their competence in technology integration. A mixed methods research design was employed to gather survey and performance task reflection data from preservice teachers. Data were analyzed using a categorization process based on preservice teachers' conceptualizations of technology as replacement, amplification, and transformation. Results revealed a significant overall effect of the selection of performance task upon whether it was applied in a transformative manner, but that no such overall effect existed for amplification and replacement. Descriptive analyses indicate preservice teachers were self-reflective about the extent to which technology influences students' learning. Conclusions indicate that teacher education programs should consider how they support preservice teachers to become self-reflective consumers of technology.

Preservice Teachers' Views of Appropriate Technology

2011 ◽  
pp. 198-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew Polly ◽  
Craig Shepard
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
K 12

National organizations, federal policy and academic standards all call for technology to be integrated into K-12 classrooms in ways that are likely to influence student achievement. While access to technology is at an all-time high, research on technology use still indicates that teachers do not integrate technology effectively. This chapter focuses on preparing pre-service teachers to integrate technology into their classroom. We present a synthesis of literature on technology in teacher education programs as well as findings from a research study on pre-service teacher’s shifting perceptions of technology integration over approximately a year. Lastly, we provide implications for future research studies regarding the influence of teacher education programs on pre-service teachers’ technology integration development.

Preparing Preservice Teachers to Become Self-Reflective of Their Technology Integration Practices

2018 ◽  
pp. 1298-1325
Author(s):  
Julie M. Amador ◽  
Royce Kimmons ◽  
Brant G. Miller ◽  
Christopher David Desjardins ◽  
Cassidy Hall
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this chapter is to further understand how preservice teachers critically think about technology and their competence in technology integration. A mixed methods research design was employed to gather survey and performance task reflection data from preservice teachers. Data were analyzed using a categorization process based on preservice teachers' conceptualizations of technology as replacement, amplification, and transformation. Results revealed a significant overall effect of the selection of performance task upon whether it was applied in a transformative manner, but that no such overall effect existed for amplification and replacement. Descriptive analyses indicate preservice teachers were self-reflective about the extent to which technology influences students' learning. Conclusions indicate that teacher education programs should consider how they support preservice teachers to become self-reflective consumers of technology.

Using Reflection to Explore Cultural Responsiveness of Preservice Teachers

2018 ◽  
pp. 166-188
Author(s):  
Louise Whitelaw ◽  
Laura McLaughlin Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Cultural Responsiveness ◽  
Mentor Teachers ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Partner Schools

Preservice teachers need experiences that prepare them to work in a variety of settings with a diverse population. Teacher education programs work with mentor teachers and partner schools to provide preservice teachers with time to practice cultural responsiveness. Reflection can be used to explore and discuss these experiences. This chapter will include information on preparing culturally responsive educators with the use of advocacy and reflection, early hands-on experiences, and collaborative professional development. The study involved mentor teachers who reflected on the cultural responsiveness of students placed in their classroom. Preservice teachers completed a survey reflecting on their cultural responsiveness. Preservice teachers need opportunities to work in diverse settings with mentor teachers who support them through the process, and then opportunities to reflect on experiences. The feedback loop between teacher education programs, preservice and mentor teachers is a critical component to successfully preparing culturally responsive teachers.

Using Reflection to Explore Cultural Responsiveness of Preservice Teachers

2021 ◽  
pp. 918-940
Author(s):  
Louise Whitelaw ◽  
Laura McLaughlin Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Cultural Responsiveness ◽  
Mentor Teachers ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Partner Schools

Preservice teachers need experiences that prepare them to work in a variety of settings with a diverse population. Teacher education programs work with mentor teachers and partner schools to provide preservice teachers with time to practice cultural responsiveness. Reflection can be used to explore and discuss these experiences. This chapter will include information on preparing culturally responsive educators with the use of advocacy and reflection, early hands-on experiences, and collaborative professional development. The study involved mentor teachers who reflected on the cultural responsiveness of students placed in their classroom. Preservice teachers completed a survey reflecting on their cultural responsiveness. Preservice teachers need opportunities to work in diverse settings with mentor teachers who support them through the process, and then opportunities to reflect on experiences. The feedback loop between teacher education programs, preservice and mentor teachers is a critical component to successfully preparing culturally responsive teachers.

From salvation to inquiry: Preservice teachers’ conceptions of race

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-384
Author(s):  
Lucinda Grace Heimer
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Future Teacher ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
The Impact

Race is a marker hiding more complex narratives. Children identify the social cues that continue to segregate based on race, yet too often teachers fail to provide support for making sense of these worlds. Current critical scholarship highlights the importance of addressing issues of race, culture, and social justice with future teachers. The timing of this work is urgent as health, social and civil unrest due to systemic racism in the U.S. raise critiques and also open possibilities to reimagine early childhood education. Classroom teachers feel pressure to standardize pedagogy and outcomes yet meet myriad student needs and talents in complex settings. This study builds on the current literature as it uses one case study to explore institutional messages and student perceptions in a future teacher education program that centers race, culture, identity, and social justice. Teaching as a caring profession is explored to illuminate the impact authentic, aesthetic, and rhetorical care may have in classrooms. Using key tenets of Critical Race Theory as an analytical tool enhanced the case study process by focusing the inquiry on identity within a racist society. Four themes are highlighted related to institutional values, rigorous coursework, white privilege, and connecting individual racial and cultural understanding with classroom practice. With consideration of ethical relationality, teacher education programs begin to address the impact of racist histories. This work calls for individualized critical inquiry regarding future teacher understanding of “self” in new contexts as well as an investigation of how teacher education programs fit into larger institutional philosophies.

scholarly journals Analysis of Understanding The Use of Javanese Language "Krama Inggil" of Preservice Teachers in Primary Teacher Education Programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Ngatman Ngatman
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Primary Teacher Education

<em>This study aims to analyze the understanding the use of Javanese language "krama inggil" of preservice teachers in primary teacher education programs. This research is a descriptive study of 84 research subjects. The instruments used were description test sheets, questionnaire sheets, and interview sheets. The data analysis technique uses descriptive qualitative. The results of the analysis show that: 1) The average value of understanding the use of Javanese language "krama inggil" was 78; 2) students who are able to communicate using good manners and apply in daily life as much as 38.61%; 3) Some of the difficulties factors of students using Javanese language "krama inggil" include not being accustomed from childhood, parents do not teach Javanese language "krama inggil", preferring to use Indonesian, lacking the motivation to use Javanese language "krama inggil" because it is difficult to pronounce.</em>

Teaching Diversity to Preservice Teachers: Encouraging Self-Reflection and Awareness to Develop Successful Teaching Practices

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla S. Sanders ◽  
Kathryn Haselden ◽  
Randi M. Moss
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Diverse Schools

AbstractThe purpose of this article is to promote discussion of how teacher education programs can better prepare teacher candidates to teach for social justice in ethnically and culturally diverse schools. The authors suggest that teacher education programs must develop teacher candidates’ capacity to teach for social justice through preparation programs that encourage critical reflection and awareness of one’s beliefs, perceptions, and professional practice. The authors ask the following questions: How can teacher educators provide structures in professional preparation programs that will produce reflective practitioners? How might we prepare teacher candidates who are constantly thinking about how they perceive their students and their families and how those perceptions affect the way they relate to students? Through a discussion of five case scenarios, the authors discuss prior research on preparing teachers for culturally diverse schools and offer suggestions for improving professional education programs.

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