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Incorporating Online Professional Development Materials In Teacher Education Coursework: Perceptions Of Faculty And Pre-Service Teachers, Kathy Smart, Cynthia Gautreau Oct 2018

Incorporating Online Professional Development Materials In Teacher Education Coursework: Perceptions Of Faculty And Pre-Service Teachers, Kathy Smart, Cynthia Gautreau

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice Faculty Publications

This exploratory case study examined teacher education faculty and pre-service teacher's perceptions of incorporating online professional development materials into academic coursework. Three institutions in the U.S. participated in a study to explore the incorporation of professional development materials, specifically online instructional modules, within programs in their Colleges of Education. Findings from faculty members indicated positive perceptions of the incorporating of the materials. The pre-service teachers reported their 21st-century knowledge, skills, and preparation for integration of technology in their teaching were enhanced through the completion of the online professional development materials.


Development And Validation Of The Value-Expectancy Stem Assessment Scale For Students In Higher Education, Joseph Appianing, Richard Van Eck Jun 2018

Development And Validation Of The Value-Expectancy Stem Assessment Scale For Students In Higher Education, Joseph Appianing, Richard Van Eck

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice Faculty Publications

Background: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs are expected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. workforce. Unfortunately, the trend in retaining students in STEM majors has been going down. If higher education institutions are going to retain more students in STEM majors, it will be important to understand who leaves STEM fields and why. More than 32% of women college students who declare a STEM major are likely to switch to non-STEM majors before they graduate, whereas only 25% of their male counterparts do so, and women may be as much as 1.5 times more likely …


Leveling Up: Game Design Research And Practice For Instructional, Richard Van Eck, Valerie J. Shute, Lloyd Rieber Jan 2018

Leveling Up: Game Design Research And Practice For Instructional, Richard Van Eck, Valerie J. Shute, Lloyd Rieber

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice Faculty Publications

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