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Meagher, Michael; Ozgun-Koca, Asli; Edwards, Michael Todd – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2011
This paper reports on a study of 22 preservice teachers enrolled in a first-semester mathematics teaching methods course. Course activities included participation in two separate field experiences in neighboring school districts. The methods class placed considerable emphasis on the use of advanced digital technologies in the teaching and learning…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Field Experience Programs, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Valanides, Nicos; Angeli, Charoula – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2006
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which preservice elementary teachers were able to construct viable scientific models with a computer-modeling tool, namely Model-It, and design a science lesson with models. The results of the study showed that (a) Model-It, through its scaffolds (i.e., Plan, Build, and Test modes), enabled…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
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Li, Qing – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2006
This article shares an approach to teaching mathematics teacher education courses incorporating asynchronous online discussions. Specifically, this research is guided by the following research questions: (a) How would online discussions contribute or hinder teachers' learning in mathematics methods courses? and (b) What pedagogical strategies need…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Asynchronous Communication