Impact of Research-Based Professional Development: Investigation of Inservice Teacher Learning and Practice in Wiki Integration
ARTICLE
Mesut Duran, Stein Brunvand, Justin Ellsworth, Serkan Sendag
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Volume 44, Number 4, ISSN 1539-1523
Abstract
This study reports on a district-wide research-based professional development (PD) that included 207 teachers and administrators. Data were collected from pre/post surveys, content analysis of the participants' wiki pages, and a follow-up questionnaire. Findings indicate that participants significantly improved their foundational and technical wiki skills. The PD had a significant impact on participants' perceptions of preparedness to use wikis in the classroom. Findings provided evidence that research-based PD can foster sustained teacher practice. The study demonstrates that participation in PD that is sustained, student-centered, participatory, and supported by adequate resources can have a significant impact on teacher learning and practice about specific technologies. (Contains 2 tables.)
Citation
Duran, M., Brunvand, S., Ellsworth, J. & Sendag, S. (2012). Impact of Research-Based Professional Development: Investigation of Inservice Teacher Learning and Practice in Wiki Integration. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 44(4), 313-334. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/54968/.
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Keywords
- Computer Uses in Education
- content analysis
- educational policy
- educational technology
- Inservice Teacher Education
- Instructional Effectiveness
- internet
- Mixed Methods Research
- Pretests Posttests
- Program Descriptions
- Program Effectiveness
- Program Evaluation
- Program Implementation
- Qualitative Research
- Questionnaires
- School Districts
- Skill Development
- Statistical Analysis
- Suburban Schools
- Surveys
- technology integration
- Web 2.0 Technologies
- Web Sites
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