Computer Science Teachers as Change Agents for Broadening Participation: Exploring Perceptions of Equity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Wachen ◽  
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Mark Johnson ◽  
Steven McGee ◽  
Faythe Brannon ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Science Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

In this paper, the authors share findings from a qualitative analysis of computer science teachers’ perspectives about equity within the context of an equity-focused professional development program. Drawing upon a framework emphasizing educator belief systems in perpetuating inequities in computer science education and the importance of equity-focused teacher professional development, we explored how computer science teachers understand the issue of equity in the classroom. We analyzed survey data from a sample of participants in a computer science professional development program, which revealed that teachers have distinct ways of framing their perceptions of equity and also different perspectives about what types of strategies help to create equitable, inclusive classrooms reflective of student identity and voice.

scholarly journals Indonesian Biology Teachers’ Perceptions about Socio-Scientific Issue-Based Biology Instruction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Agung W. Subiantoro ◽  
David Treagust ◽  
Kok-Sing Tang
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Scientific Issue ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Based Instruction

Abstract Promoting socio-scientific issue (SSI)-based instruction in Indonesian science classrooms requires competent science teachers. To understand teachers’ perceptions about the implementation of SSI-based instruction, a case study involving four biology teachers engaged in a teacher professional development program was conducted. The program consisted of four phases: reflection on teachers’ prior teaching experience and background knowledge, 3-day SSI-based teaching workshop, collaborative development and implementation of SSI-based learning in biology, and post-implementation reflections by teachers. Teachers’ perceptions were gathered via interviews and written reflections, which were analyzed qualitatively with an explanation building mode approach. Findings indicated a positive development along four dimensions: knowledge about SSIs and scientific literacy, the necessity of including SSIs in science instruction, situational factors related to addressing SSIs in class, and teachers’ attitude towards teaching SSIs. Further research needs to be conducted in Indonesian contexts to be able to extend the SSI teacher professional development program to different regions.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BOARDING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: AN APPROACH OF PROCESS EVALUATION

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friyatmi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
State University ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Research Questions

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the boarding Teacher Professional Development Program (PPG SM-3T) in State University of Padang (SUP). This research was an evaluation study using a part of the CIPP model, namely the process evaluation. The research questions for this study were 1) how is the effectiveness of the implementation of PPG SM-3T boarding program? 2) what are the weaknesses in implementing the PPG SM-3T boarding program in SUP? Data in this study were collecting using questionnaires and interview techniques. Informants of this study were the participants of the PPG SM-3T PSU and managers program. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistic techniques. The results of this study revealed that all over management of program implementation was considered less effective by the participants. The weaknesses of the program implementation are as follows. 1) The boarding education programs was less-organized, causing some programs were not function properly and often the schedule were not followed strictly; (2) Lack of coordination between the management and weakness supervision/controlling manager on the boarding activities resulted in less well executed program. (3) Meals service agent were less professional, resulting in the low quality and less variation food being served to the participants.

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