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ERIC Number: EJ1418668
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
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EISSN: EISSN-2325-7466
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Supporting Student Engagement through the Use of Various Discussion Formats in a Graduate Teacher Education Course
Marla J. Lohmann; Kathleen A. Boothe
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p44-53 2024
Discussion boards are a common component of asynchronous online courses. While many teacher preparation courses utilize traditional text-based discussion boards, university faculty are increasingly designing innovative approaches to asynchronous online discussions. There is significant research regarding the effectiveness of varied discussion formats for traditional in-person courses, but there is limited research on their use in online courses, particularly for asynchronous discussions. This manuscript presents the results of a study that investigated student participation and engagement in three different discussion formats within the same special education teacher preparation course: (a) traditional text-based, (b) jigsaw, and (c) choice-based. The researchers found that student engagement was similar in all three discussion types. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are offered.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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