ERIC Number: EJ762046
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 13
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Technology in Teacher Education: Creating a Climate of Change and Collaboration
Wepner, Shelley B.; Bowes, Kathleen A.; Serotkin, Rita S.
Action in Teacher Education, v29 n1 p81-93 Spr 2007
Technology[superscript 3] is a grant that helped 3 groups of stakeholders (university faculty and supervisors, cooperating teachers, and teacher candidates) with 3 essential technology components (hardware, software, and technology learning support) through a 3-pronged approach based on training, modeling, and mentoring to use technology. Faculty had to revamp their syllabi to include technology; university supervisors had to supervise students' use of technology; cooperating teachers had to assist student teachers with their use of technology; and student teachers had to teach 8 technology-assisted lessons. Technology[superscript 3] was evaluated with pretest and posttest self-assessments (Mankato Scale and attitudinal scales), an exit survey, changes in syllabi of methodology courses, and student teachers' lessons with technology. The findings suggest that even with modest self-reported skill and attitudinal changes, all 3 stakeholders showed changes in their use of technology. However, as reported in the literature, change takes time and commitment. Four elements--relationships, expectations, incentives, and reinforcement--fostered the collaborative professional development framework.
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Student Teachers, Cooperating Teachers, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Education, Professional Development, Program Descriptions, Instructional Effectiveness, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Research Methodology, Pretests Posttests, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Cooperative Planning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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