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Publication Date: 2011
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Enhancing Collaboration among Math and Career and Technical Education Teachers: Is Technology the Answer?
Morgan, A. Christian; Parr, Brian; Fuhrman, Nick
Journal of Career and Technical Education, v26 n2 p77-89 Win 2011
Teacher collaboration has been recognized as a vital component to student success. This project represents an evaluation of the researchers' initial efforts toward providing in-service education for teachers focused on collaboration between math and CTE teachers. The purpose of this study was to (1) describe selected characteristics of secondary teachers of math and CTE, (2) describe their perceptions concerning the "value of" and their "willingness to implement" the instructional practices and activities presented during a professional development seminar, and (3) assess their views about the use of emerging technology for teacher collaboration. Survey responses indicated that using the Math-in-CTE Model was valued. Overall, respondents valued technology but seemed a bit reserved about the likelihood of implementing and using technology. Results imply that teachers with positive attitudes and self-efficacy for adopting the model may struggle to implement collaboration due to a lack of time and access to technology. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Teacher Collaboration, Cooperation, Vocational Education Teachers, Teaching Methods, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Science Education, Science Achievement, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Technology Uses in Education, Partnerships in Education
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