ERIC Number: EJ795989
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1315
Innovations in Science Teacher Education: Effects of Integrating Technology and Team-Teaching Strategies
Jang, S. J.
Computers & Education, v51 n2 p646-659 Sep 2008
The purpose of this study was to integrate technology and team-teaching techniques into science teacher education method courses in order to explore the effects of such integration on preservice teachers. The participants included one instructor and a total of 42 preservice teachers. A technology team-teaching model (TTT) was designed in this study to restructure science method courses with technology. This study used a mixed-method design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results revealed that there were significant differences in "designing an appropriate science topic to be taught with technology" and "integrating computer activities with appropriate pedagogy in classroom instruction" (F=5.260, p less than 0.05, and F=10.260, p less than 0.01, respectively). The results also showed that the TTT model could enhance the integration of science teaching theories and practice. Team-teaching technique facilitated the integration of technology in science lesson design and teaching practice, and enhanced friendship through interaction. The TTT model could better the science learning experience of preservice teachers and serve as useful reference for other teacher education institutes.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Models, Science Teachers, Learning Experience, Team Teaching, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Methods Courses, Theory Practice Relationship, Instructional Innovation, Science Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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