scholarly journals TEACHERS’ AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF STUDENTS’ CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF GEOMETRIC SHAPES

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 777-798
Author(s):  
Balli Lelinge ◽  
Christina Svensson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mathematical Education ◽  
Topic Area ◽  
Geometric Shapes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test

Few research studies have been conducted in a primary school in early mathematical education about the teaching of geometry. This research aims to contribute with knowledge of how teachers’ awareness and understanding of necessary conditions to enhance students’ abilities to discern two- and three-dimensional shapes develop. In this research, qualitative methods were used to analyse data from a lesson study in grade 4 in the subject of mathematics. Data were primarily collected through audio-recorded conversations with teachers before and after the lesson, and the results of students’ pre- and post-test. The results of this research showed increased awareness of using collaboration opportunities to apply professional classroom instructions and activities to enhance students’ knowledge of two- and three-dimensional shapes. This research elucidates how the practice-based professional development approach emphasised the teachers’ teaching targets for understanding students’ content knowledge of geometric shapes. Additionally, the result highlighted teachers’ awareness and understanding of the challenges students face in learning about three-dimensional shapes from two-dimensional representations. Future research should develop a more iterative and revised research lesson design to develop more powerful content knowledge and classroom activity in this topic area. Keywords: early mathematics education, geometric shapes, practice-based professional development, lesson study

scholarly journals The Effects of the TPACK-P Educational Program on Teachers’ TPACK: Programming as a Technological Tool

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.34) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Seong Won Kim ◽  
Youngjun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Technological Tool ◽  
Experimental Group

Background/Objectives: This study examined the effects of introducing programming as a technological tool for teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) development.Methods/Statistical Analysis: Thirty-two teachers were divided into two groups, completing different types of TPACK educational programs. The control group’s TPACK training program was based on information and communication technology (ICT), while that of the experimental group was based on programming. To verify the effectiveness of the TPACK training program, tests were administered before and after the educational program. A statistical analysis of questionnaire results also investigated changes resulting from TPACK.Findings: Both the control and experimental groups showed statistically significant improvements in the post-test compared with the pre-test. However, in the detailed areas of TPACK by group, the improvements in the two groups differed. Unlike the control group, the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in the knowledge related to technology. This result illustrated that programming is effective in solving the problem of integrating technology into the classroom. In contrast, there was no significant difference in the post-test, as this was applied in the short term. However, programming has been shown to affect Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), and TPACK. In summary, the results showed that a TPACK educational program based on programming is effective for teachers’ TPACK development. Keywords: TPACK, In-service teacher, Programming, TPACK-P, Educational program

scholarly journals NÚMEROS INTEIROS E DECIMAIS: UMA ABORDAGEM DOS CONTEÚDOS DE MATEMÁTICA POR MEIO DE UM JOGO FRENTE ÀS DIFICULDADES DO CENÁRIO TECNOLÓGICO DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 386-405
Author(s):  
Fernando Francisco Pereira ◽  
Iara Souza Doneze ◽  
Luciano Tadeu Esteves Pansanato
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Public School ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Mathematical Education ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Decimal Numbers ◽  
Research In Mathematics Education

Resumo: Com a intencionalidade de contribuir para pesquisas em Educação Matemática, ao delimitar o campo de estudos aos Números Inteiros e Decimais, esse artigo relata os resultados de uma proposta de promoção do uso das tecnologias no ensino de Matemática, que objetivou auxiliar os alunos na compreensão dos conteúdos de Números Inteiros – Decimais e suas operações. A proposta consistiu na adaptação e aplicação de um jogo de trilhas em formato digital, que utilizou o software Excel. Os participantes foram alunos entre 11 e 13 anos de idade, de uma escola pública do Paraná. Desse modo, houve três momentos: Pré-teste, Proposta e Pós-teste, fases essas que permitiram uma visão das compreensões dos estudantes a respeito do conteúdo, anterior e posterior à sua aplicação. Ao final, conclui-se que os discentes possuem consideráveis habilidades em relação ao emprego de algoritmos da adição de números inteiros e decimais, entretanto, no emprego da operação de subtração, no mesmo contexto, apresentaram consideráveis dificuldades que foram cuidadosamente sanadas após a aplicação da proposta.Palavras-chave: Educação Matemática. Números Inteiros e Decimais. Educação Básica. Tecnologias. Abstract: Seeking to contribute to research in Mathematics Education, delimiting the field of studies to the Whole and Decimal Numbers, here is presented the results of a proposal, to promote the use of technologies in Mathematics teaching, which aimed to help students in understanding the contents of Numbers Integer - Decimals and their operations. The proposal consisted in the adaptation and application of a trail game in digital format, using Excel software. The participants were students between 11 and 13 years old, from a public school in Paraná. Happening in three moments: Pre-test, Proposal and Post-test, allowed a view of the students' understandings about the content, before and after the application of the proposal. At the end, it is concluded that the students have considerable abilities regarding the use of algorithms of the addition of integers and decimals, already in the use of the subtraction operation, in the same context, presented considerable difficulties, which were considerably remedied after the application of the proposal.Keywords: Mathematical Education. Integers and Decimal Numbers. Basic Education. Technologies.

scholarly journals Understanding teacher knowledge of the use of assessment for learning in the context of homework

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Daren Harris
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Teacher Perception ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Practice ◽  
Teacher Understanding ◽  
Before And After

The researcher conducted a qualitative study to develop a deeper understanding of teacher perceptions use, and understanding of homework as a formative assessment tool. The work of Black et al. (2004), Moss and Brookhart (2009), Stiggins et al. (2006) provided a lens to improve understanding of formative assessment. Cooper (2007), Kohn (2006), and Vatterott (2009) provided a lens to improve understanding of homework. Participants were teachers from three Midwestern high schools in one Midwestern state. Data were collected from focus group interviews, an online open-ended survey, and document analysis. All segments of the participants identified three categories as related to perception, use, and understanding homework as a formative assessment tool: teacher perception of the purpose of homework, the uses of homework as part of classroom assessment practice, and teacher understanding of homework as a formative assessment tool. The findings of this study have implications for teachers and administrators. One of the findings of this study was teachers formulate their perception of homework on assumptions embedded in educational culture. The other important finding was the lack of understanding of formative assessment and homework as formative assessment. Implications for future practice include recommendations for school leaders to take the lead in providing organizational learning, utilize the principles of transformational leadership, and be a provider of professional development in the areas of assessment. Implications for future research include recommendations for gaining an understanding of teacher attitudes before and after professional development in assessment, how effective change is achieved in the area of assessment, and student attitudes toward education in classroom which employ formative assessment versus those who do not.

A Comprehensive Framework for Teacher Knowledge (CFTK)

2012 ◽  
pp. 59-102
Author(s):  
Robert N. Ronau ◽  
Christopher R. Rakes
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Teacher Knowledge ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Linear Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

In this study, we examine the validity of the Comprehensive Framework for Teacher Knowledge (CFTK) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. This model, developed through a series of exploratory studies, transforms current understanding of teacher knowledge from a linear structure to a three dimensional model by pairing 6 inter-related aspects into three orthogonal axes: 1) Field comprised of subject matter and pedagogy; 2) Mode comprised of orientation and discernment; and 3) Context comprised of individual and environment. The current study analyzes the way interactions of these aspects appear in literature across a wide domain of subject matters. These interactions have direct implications for future research on teacher knowledge as well as policies for guiding professional development and pre-service teacher training.

Practicing lesson study in a Turkish education context

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-78
Author(s):  
Ferhan Karabuğa ◽  
Gülden Ilin
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Turkish Education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to touch upon the unaddressed points regarding the practice of lesson study (LS) in the field of language teacher development in a Turkish education context by considering the challenges faced and observed by the EFL teachers, their suggestions to design a process like LS practice and benefits that LS practice could provide them in terms of teaching and professional development. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on the data from five EFL teachers’ collaborative work in an arrangement of lesson and learning study and from the researcher’s observations during meetings and discussions throughout the process. The data consist of interviews with participant teachers (pre and post), video recordings of the teacher workshops, field notes of the researcher and video recordings of the research lessons. The analysis was carried out through content analysis beginning with listing the responses of participants, identifying the frequency of citations, collecting similar responses under a common category to determine the categories and at last placing codes into the related categories. Findings The results show that the teachers had some concerns about LS practice both before and after practicing the model in the study context. They stated their concerns mostly about time, increasing responsibility and effort, being a demanding process. However, the practice seemed to meet their expectations, lead to improvements in knowledge, teaching practices and perspectives, contribute to the personal and professional development of teachers and triggered enthusiasm and a desire for students to participate actively in learning process. Originality/value This paper serves as an explicit example of LS practice with its plus and minuses in a Turkish education context as teachers’ views and the researcher’s personal reflections in the current study can guide the process of change and provide evidence and practical suggestions on the feasibility of the program for the ones attempting to experience it. Besides, the teachers’ perceptions and suggestions regarding LS practice in the present study can enable other teachers, organizers of professional development programs and the researchers an opportunity to lead future practices.

Changes in the Content Development and Adaptive Competence of Teachers Following a Specialized Content Knowledge Workshop

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Insook Kim ◽  
Phillip Ward
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Specialized Content Knowledge ◽  
Development Patterns ◽  
Content Development ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a specialized content knowledge workshop on developing teachers’ content development and adaptive competence in teaching badminton. Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed with three middle school physical education teachers who taught five or six badminton lessons before and after the content knowledge workshop (n = 66). Descriptive statistics and univariate analysis of variance were conducted to analyze the data of content development index scores and intratask adaptations. Frequency data across lessons by teachers and treatment conditions were employed for content development patterns. Results: There were statistically significant effects of the workshop in developing the teachers’ use of content development (p = .049) and adaptations (p = .000), but their effects varied by teacher. While the most used content development pattern by the teachers in comparison classes was an informing applying pattern, the teachers used a variety of content development patterns that included more task progressions in the experimental classes. Conclusion: It can be concluded that teachers’ instructional tasks and task adaptations could be improved through a well-designed professional development program. The findings can guide the direction of teacher education and professional development in ways to enhance teachers’ content development and adaptations.

scholarly journals “We’re in This Together”: Principals and Teachers as Partners and Learners in Lesson Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Valarie Lee ◽  
Marjorie Madden
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Disciplinary Literacy ◽  
Literacy Standards ◽  
Essential Questions ◽  
Development Structure

This research proposes Lesson Study as a professional development structure that allows principals and teachers in secondary schools to meet the demands of English and disciplinary literacy standards. It is a collaborative study between a university and eight schools. The essential questions is, “How can Lesson Study broaden content knowledge and affect instructional leadership?” Data are analyzed using qualitative methods. Findings suggest the possibilities of Lesson Study in creating principal teacher partnerships to address challenges of practice in today’s schools.

A Randomized Waitlist Controlled Analysis of Team-Initiated Problem Solving Professional Development and Use

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert H. Horner ◽  
James S. Newton ◽  
Anne W. Todd ◽  
Bob Algozzine ◽  
Kate Algozzine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Professional Development Workshop ◽  
Positive Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Before And After

Data-based problem solving is a hallmark of research-supported practices such as positive behavioral interventions and supports. In this study, we provided members of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) teams from 38 elementary schools with professional development focused on a research-supported problem-solving model (Team-Initiated Problem Solving). We used direct observations to document procedures, practices, and outcomes before and after participating in the professional development workshop. Within the context of a randomized waitlist controlled trial, team members in the Immediate Group demonstrated greater improvement in (a) problem-solving procedures, (b) decision-making practices, and (c) meeting outcomes than did members of PBIS teams in the Waitlist Group. Our findings extend what is known about team-based problem solving and provide a framework for future research and improved practice related to decision making by school teams.

Brazilian physical education teachers’ attitudes toward inclusion before and after participation in a professional development workshop

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A Haegele ◽  
Samuel Hodge ◽  
Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho ◽  
Alexandre Luiz Gonçalves de Rezende
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Professional Development Workshop ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Professional Development Training ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

The purpose of this study was to analyze the attitudes of physical education teachers about inclusion and teaching students with disabilities in Brazil before and after they participated in a professional development workshop focused on inclusive ideology and strategies. The participants were Brazilian physical education teachers (pretest sample, n = 90, and posttest sample, n = 90, respectively) sampled randomly from a two-day workshop held in Brasília, Brazil. The research method was pretest–posttest group design. The primary data source was the Physical Educators’ Judgments about Inclusion survey, a three-dimensional attitude survey scale with an accompanying demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicate the Brazilian physical education teachers: (a) were undecided about inclusion; (b) were accepting of students with disabilities in their classes; and (c) perceived a need for additional professional development training to effectively teach children with disabilities.

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