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Understanding Motivational Differences Through The Lens Of Gamification User Types, Heather J. S. Birch
Understanding Motivational Differences Through The Lens Of Gamification User Types, Heather J. S. Birch
International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal
In the context of an educational technology course, teacher candidates completed Marczewski’s User Types Hexad Test, a questionnaire based on a typology for classifying both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational tendencies. The test results showed teacher candidates' motivational tendencies, through indicating their resonance with six different User Types, including Socializers, Free Spirits, Achievers, Philanthropists, Players, and Disruptors. Knowing their User Type allowed teacher candidates to reflect on their own personal motivations to use various types of digital tools, as well as to consider how their peers and their students with different user profiles may be motivated differently than themselves. The …
Restoration: Emerging With Courage, Michelle C. Hughes Dr.
Restoration: Emerging With Courage, Michelle C. Hughes Dr.
International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal
This essay, first presented at the conference (name has been changed) as a talk at anonymous university, examines one pre-service faculty’s scholarly journey. Written during the Covid-19 pandemic, the author highlights research about professional teaching dispositions specifically exploring the disposition of courage. The essay reveals how the author’s research and scholarship became life-giving during a challenging season. The author encourages colleagues to cultivate space to reflect, summon courage and consider where they can seek and find restoration in their work and scholarship. The author concludes that seeking restoration is a life-giving practice that reminds educators of our faith and calling––and …
Best Practices And Biblical Worldview For Technology Integration, Randall J. King, Carleigh Schoenleber, Deana Mack
Best Practices And Biblical Worldview For Technology Integration, Randall J. King, Carleigh Schoenleber, Deana Mack
International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal
This research focused on a study conducted across three different teacher education programs, focusing on equipping teacher candidates with strategies for technology integration while encouraging them to examine how to best glorify God with appropriate technology use in the classroom. Students were instructed using common research-based practices and assignments. These included instruction on the SAMR model, exploration of a variety of technology tools, and a reflection on what it means to glorify God through teaching with technology. Pre- and post-survey data was collected to measure the effectiveness of both the instruction and changes in students' attitudes and perceptions of technology …
An "Integrality" Model For Teaching, Geoff Beech Dr, Elizabeth Beech Dr
An "Integrality" Model For Teaching, Geoff Beech Dr, Elizabeth Beech Dr
International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal
For Christian educators working in secular institutions, or for those who are required to teach curricula based on secularist philosophy, it can be confusing as to how to faithfully integrate faith and learning. This essay suggests an appropriate and biblically-grounded way to regard this problem and effectively use knowledge from secular sources. This process starts with a reconsideration of the definitions for integration, faith, and knowledge. It also entails the purposing of all truth, which belongs to God, within the classroom.
Lewis, Bengt-Oves, And Thobros' "Textbook Violence" (Book Review), Elizabeth Pearson
Lewis, Bengt-Oves, And Thobros' "Textbook Violence" (Book Review), Elizabeth Pearson
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Bomar's "Serving Local Schools: Bring Christ's Compassion To The Core Of Your Community" (Book Review), Carol Reid
Bomar's "Serving Local Schools: Bring Christ's Compassion To The Core Of Your Community" (Book Review), Carol Reid
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.