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The Knowledge of Teaching--Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
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Shing, Chien Lee; Saat, Rohaida Mohd.; Loke, Siow Heng – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 2015
Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) was first introduced by Shulman in the 80s. It is defined as the integration or amalgamation of pedagogy and content which basically covers the "what" and "how" of teaching. PCK was considered as the missing paradigm in the study of teaching. This integration of knowledge was long searched by…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Definitions, Instruction, Knowledge Base for Teaching
A Model for the Professional Development of Teachers of Thinking
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Adey, Philip – Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2006
Teaching for the development of students' thinking is not a straightforward matter. It requires pedagogical skills, which are different from those of normal good quality teaching for conceptual development. It follows that providing professional development (PD) for teachers of thinking is a "hard case"--we can learn much of general value to…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Thinking Skills, Models
Pedagogical Content Knowledge Taxonomies.
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Veal, William R.; MaKinster, James G. – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 1999
Presents two taxonomies that offer a relatively comprehensive categorization scheme for future studies of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) development in teacher education. "The General Taxonomy of PCK" addresses distinctions within and between the knowledge bases of various disciplines, science subjects, and science topics. "The Taxonomy of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Education
A Case for Increased Training in the Nemeth Code of Braille Mathematics for Teachers of Students Who Are Visually Impaired.
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Kapperman, Gaylen; Sticken, Jodi – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2003
This article discusses the lack of preparation teachers of students with visual impairments have in the Nemeth Code (the Braille code for mathematics). It then describes a Windows-based tutorial for sighted persons to learn the Nemeth Code, a tutorial for teachers with blindness, and how to access the tutorials. (Contains 10 references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
The Preparation of the Professoriate: Reviewing the Status of Teaching and Learning.
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Travis, Jon E.; Outlaw, Tod; Reven, Flo – Journal of Faculty Development, 2001
Using a review of current literature, this article discusses faculty preparation and higher education's commitment to pedagogical instruction and skill development. Identifies 19 institutions that offer graduate degree programs, exclusive of the Doctor of Arts, intended to prepare college faculty. Asserts that the teaching disciplines must…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Postsecondary Education
Establishing Exemplary Personnel Preparation Programs for Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Partnerships with Schools, Parents, and Community Agencies. Fifth CCBD Mini-Library Series: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Children and Youth with E/BD--Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.
Peck, Alec F.; Keenan, Sandy; Cheney, Douglas; Neel, Richard S. – 2004
This monograph examines current standards in personnel preparation for teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) and offers several teacher education models that incorporate collaboration with parents and community schools and agencies as key features. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 explains the standards…
Descriptors: Agencies, Behavior Disorders, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Knowledge Management in Education: Defining the Landscape.
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Petrides, Lisa A.; Nodine, Thad R. – 2003
This monograph presents a set of emerging theories, along with current practices and recommendations, that focus on the effective management of knowledge in educational settings. It provides a set of simple designs for linking people, processes, and technologies, and discusses how organizations can promote policies and practices that help people…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Data Processing, Decision Making, Decision Support Systems