Developing Pre-service Teachers’ Capacity in Teaching Science with Technology Through Microteaching Lesson Study Approach
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Publication date: 2016-10-27
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George Zhou
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, N9B 3P4 Windsor, Canada
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2017;13(1):85-103
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Background:
In order to effectively use technology in teaching, teacher candidates need to develop technology related pedagogical content knowledge through being engaged in a process of discussion, modeling, practice, and reflection.
Material and methods:
Based on the examination of teacher candidates’ lesson plan assignments, observations of their microteaching performance, and their reflective journals,
Results:
Our study found that Microteaching Lesson Study in methods courses provides teacher candidates a great opportunity to learn how to teach with technology.
Conclusions:
The significance of MLS lies in the opportunity of practice, collaborative refection, instant feedback, and learning from each other.