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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jul
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-0731-9258
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Elementary School Teachers' Professional Development through Facilitating an Integrated STEM Robotics Activity
Ching, Yu-Hui; Wang, Sasha; Yang, Dazhi; Baek, Youngkyun; Swanson, Steve; Chittoori, Bhaskar
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v39 n3 p207-230 Jul 2020
This paper presents a case study on six elementary school teachers' perceived learning in a professional development program where teachers facilitated an integrated STEM robotics activity in an afterschool setting. Teacher reflections and interviews data were analyzed for themes. The findings revealed teachers' positive growth in the following areas: (1) knowledge in STEM disciplines; (2) pedagogies in STEM teaching; and (3) confidence in STEM teaching. Discussions and suggestions for future research directions were provided. Implications and future research directions were discussed.
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, STEM Education, Robotics, Learning Activities, After School Programs, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teaching Skills, Self Efficacy, Teacher Effectiveness, Coding, Program Effectiveness, Skill Development, Problem Solving
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1640228
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