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The Impacts and Challenges of Pedagogical Skills Improvement Program at Adama Science and Technology University
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Negassa, Tolera; Engdasew, Ziyn – International Journal of Instruction, 2017
This research report is about the impact of university teachers' pedagogical skills training on approaches to teaching measured by teaching components in ASTU. Descriptive survey research design was employed. The participants were 111 teachers attended Pedagogical Skills Improvement on seven modules for 106hrs in the year 2009-2013.Stratified…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Teaching Skills, Instructional Improvement, Skill Development
What Do Organizational Leaders Need from Lean Graduate Programming
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Flumerfelt, Shannon; Alves, Anabela Carvalho; Leão, Celina Pinto; Wade, Dennis L. – European Journal of Training and Development, 2016
Purpose: This paper aims to assess the needs for a lean continuous improvement professional certificate and/or lean leadership cognate for a Doctorate of Education in leadership focused in three main research questions: "What do organizational leaders need from a Lean graduate programming?"; "What are the preferable methods of…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Delivery Systems, Teaching Methods, Telephone Surveys
Practicum Experiences as Sources of Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy
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Martins, Maria; Costa, João; Onofre, Marcos – European Journal of Teacher Education, 2015
This study examines physical education pre-service teachers' (PTs) self-efficacy and practicum experiences as self-efficacy sources through a mixed-method approach. For the quantitative phase, a self-efficacy questionnaire was applied to 141 PTs. Results showed a stronger self-efficacy in the relationship with students and discipline promotion.…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Practicums, Educational Practices, Preservice Teachers
The Impact of a Professional Development Model on Middle School Science Teachers' Efficacy and Implementation of Inquiry
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Lotter, Christine; Smiley, Whitney; Thompson, Stephen; Dickenson, Tammiee – International Journal of Science Education, 2016
This study investigated a professional development model designed to improve teachers' inquiry teaching efficacy as well as the quality of their inquiry instruction through engaging teachers in practice-teaching and reflection sessions. The programme began with a two-week summer Institute focused on both inquiry pedagogy and science content and…
Descriptors: Models, Faculty Development, Training Methods, Middle School Teachers
Teacher Certification and Student Achievement
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Moss, Patricia Lewis – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to determine if there is a significant difference between the achievement of students who are taught by traditionally prepared teachers and that of students who are taught by alternatively prepared teachers. The study further addressed the perspectives of both groups of teachers regarding selected…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, Academic Achievement, Mixed Methods Research, Alternative Teacher Certification
The Effectiveness of Video Modeling on Vocational Skill Development for High School Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Bieniek, Eric J. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
In recent decades, educators have been faced with an ever-increasing number of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder that require specialized instruction to support learning and processing deficits. As students mature, the demand for individualization continues to be a priority. To address this need, educators must be equipped with…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Models, Vocational Education, Skill Development