ERIC Number: EJ1118317
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Effects of a Teacher Professional Development Program on Science Teachers' Views about Using Computers in Teaching and Learning
Çetin, Nagihan Imer
International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, v11 n15 p8026-8039 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine science teachers' level of using computers in teaching and the impact of a teacher professional development program (TPDP) on their views regarding utilizing computers in science education. Forty-three in-service science teachers from different regions of Turkey attended a 5 day TPDP. The TPDP was structured in modules designed using inquiry-based interactive computer simulations (IBICS). The participants created modules on different science subjects during the TPDP. Their progression was evaluated by micro-teaching sessions. Mixed methods research was used. The data were gathered by a survey and semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate that most of the science teachers initially lacked the necessary skills and knowledge for using computers in teaching. However, after the TPDP majority of them developed positive views on using computers in teaching and learning. Also, for teachers the TPDP provided ways and methods of successful integration of ICT in teaching.
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Science Education, Professional Development, Teacher Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Teacher Education Programs, Program Implementation, Active Learning, Inquiry, Computer Simulation, Mixed Methods Research, Semi Structured Interviews, Information Technology, Inservice Teacher Education, Technology Integration, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, Educational Technology, Middle School Teachers
LOOK Academic Publishers. Knobbelzwaansingel 211 Den Haag 2496LN, Netherlands. Tel: 31-20-217-0912; e-mail: editor@lookacademy.nl; Web site: http://www.ijese.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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