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Megan Mackey; Renée Greenfield – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2017
The purpose of this mixed-methods research study was to explore the perceptions of pre-service teachers of students with learning disabilities. In addition, we examined the effectiveness of shifting perceptions through the use of various experiences within an undergraduate learning disabilities methods course. These activities included working…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Inoue-Smith, Yukiko – Cogent Education, 2016
This study reexamined PowerPoint's potential to enhance traditional pedagogical practices in higher education. The study addressed (1) the conditions under which PowerPoint meets students' needs in typical lecture-based classrooms, (2) whether professors consider PowerPoint-based lectures more effective than lectures supported by material on…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teaching Methods, Visual Aids, Computer Software
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Goodson-Espy, Tracy; Lynch-Davis, Kathleen; Schram, Pamela; Quickenton, Art – SRATE Journal, 2010
This paper describes the genesis and purpose of our geometry methods course, focusing on a geometry-teaching technology we created using NVIDIA[R] Chameleon demonstration. This article presents examples from a sequence of lessons centered about a 3D computer graphics demonstration of the chameleon and its geometry. In addition, we present data…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Computer Graphics
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Watters, James J.; Diezmann, Carmel M. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2007
Numerous research studies have shown that science methods courses based on constructivist approaches can enhance teacher knowledge and confidence in ways that foster more positive attitudes to the teaching of science. However, a critical part of reflective practice is the opportunity to observe competent professionals practising their craft.…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Multimedia Materials