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Nyikahadzoyi, Maroni Runesu – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2015
In order to teach mathematics effectively, mathematics teachers need to have a sound mathematical knowledge, but what constitutes sound mathematical knowledge for teaching is subject to debate. This paper is an attempt to unpack what constitutes teacher knowledge of the concept of a function which is a unifying idea in the mathematics curriculum.…
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level, Concept Teaching, Mathematical Concepts
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Ell, Fiona; Hill, Mary; Grudnoff, Lexie – Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 2012
While it is recognised that prior knowledge is a key factor in determining future learning, its influence on learning to teach is less well known. This study investigates two cohorts of teacher candidates studying for a one-year, graduate qualification for primary teaching, who completed two tasks at entry to their initial teacher education…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Prior Learning, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Competency Testing
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Skoretz, Yvonne; Childress, Ronald – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2013
The purpose of this program evaluation was to determine the impact of a school-based, job-embedded professional development program on elementary and middle school teacher efficacy for technology integration. Participant bi-weekly journal postings were analyzed using Grappling's "Technology and Learning Spectrum" (Porter, 2001) to…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Professional Development, Self Efficacy, Program Evaluation
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Kersting, Nicole B.; Givvin, Karen B.; Sotelo, Francisco L.; Stigler, James W. – Journal of Teacher Education, 2010
This study explores the relationship between teacher knowledge and student learning in the area of mathematics by developing and evaluating an innovative approach to assessing teacher knowledge. This approach is based on teachers' analyses of classroom video clips. Teachers watched 13 video clips of classroom instruction and then provided written…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Protocol Materials, Microteaching, Teacher Education
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Dobbins, Nicole; Higgins, Kyle; Pierce, Tom; Tandy, Richard D.; Tincani, Matt – Remedial and Special Education, 2010
An adapted version of the "Teacher/Staff Skillstreaming Checklist" was used to determine the level, type, and area of social skills instruction provided to general and special education teachers. Nine universities participated in the study in which facilitators advertised the adapted questionnaire to licensed general and special education teachers…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Measures (Individuals), Special Education Teachers, Special Education
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Clerici, Renata – Educational Studies, 2008
Analysis of the university careers of students who are training to become primary school teachers has shown that a certain number have real difficulty in passing examinations in the scientific and methodological fields. This paper uses both objective and subjective data to analyse the levels of competence in this cultural field, and the propensity…
Descriptors: Negative Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Competency Testing
Wingenbach, Gary J.; White, Judith McIntosh; Degenhart, Shannon; Pannkuk, Tim; Kujawski, Jenna – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2007
Self-efficacy beliefs are defined as context-specific assessments of one's competence to perform specific tasks, influence one's efforts, persistence, and resilience to succeed in a given task. Such beliefs are important determinants when considering agricultural science teachers' subject matter knowledge, teaching comfort levels, and their…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Self Efficacy, Agricultural Education
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Murshidi, Rahmah; Konting, Mohd Majid; Elias, Habibah; Fooi, Foo Say – Teaching Education, 2006
This study examined the level of teachers' sense of efficacy among beginning teachers in Sarawak, Malaysia. It also sought to investigate whether there is any difference in beginning teachers' sense of efficacy in relation to gender, race and types of teacher preparation program. The study was conducted by using the teacher sense of efficacy…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Foreign Countries, Beginning Teachers, Gender Differences