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Publication Date: 2008-Oct
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Exploring the Effectiveness of a Field Experience Program in a Pedagogical Laboratory: The Experience of Teacher Candidates
Ma, Yuxin; Lai, Guolin; Williams, Doug; Prejean, Louise; Ford, Mary Jane
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, v16 n4 p411-432 Oct 2008
Researchers argue that teachers' beliefs are the final barrier that prevents technology integration. To affect change in teacher candidates' beliefs of technology integration, we created a pedagogical laboratory as well as a field experience program that operates within the pedagogical laboratory. This article presents a qualitative study of teacher candidates' field experience in the pedagogical laboratory. It describes the challenges teacher candidates have encountered, the impact of the experience on their learning and beliefs, the support and resources needed by the candidates, as well as the factors that might have contributed to differing experiences and perceptions in the pedagogical laboratory. Findings from this study may inform the design of similar field experience programs. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Student Journals, Interviews, Robotics, Beliefs, Field Experience Programs, Laboratories, Program Effectiveness, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Influences, Computer Attitudes, Elementary Education, Protocol Materials, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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