Evaluating Teachers' Learning, Perceptions, and Cultural Differences Following Professional Development for Early Literacy Software
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Uribe-Banda, Constanza (Author)
- Wood, Eileen (Author)
- Gottardo, Alexandra (Author)
- Wade, Anne (Author)
- Iminza, Rose (Author)
- WaGiokõ, Maina (Author)
Title
Evaluating Teachers' Learning, Perceptions, and Cultural Differences Following Professional Development for Early Literacy Software
Abstract
The present study examined the impact of professional development training on Canadian and Kenyan teachers' confidence, comfort, and perceptions of their abilities to teach early literacy skills in the primary or elementary grades. Data were collected prior to and following training on how to integrate early literacy software as part of ongoing in-class instruction. Domain and technology constructs consistent with Mishra and Koehler's (2006) technology integration model were assessed, as were perceptions related to delivery pacing. Overall, outcomes reflected more similarities than differences across the two groups of teachers. Limitations in foundational knowledge regarding concepts specific to early literacy were evident in both groups, despite higher levels of perceived confidence in Kenyan teachers compared to Canadian teachers in some content areas. Perceived comfort using technology and teaching with technology were highly correlated, with no differences observed across teacher groups. Pacing was perceived to be faster for Kenyan teachers compared to Canadian teachers. Implications for professional development in this domain are discussed.
Publication
Evaluating Teachers' Learning, Perceptions, and Cultural Differences Following Professional Development for Early Literacy Software
Volume
47
Issue
2
Date
20210101
Language
eng
ISSN
1499-6677
Extra
an: EJ1324686; source: Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology; docTypes: Journal Articles ; Reports - Research; pubTypes: Academic JournalReport;
Citation
Uribe-Banda, C., Wood, E., Gottardo, A., Wade, A., Iminza, R., & WaGiokõ, M. (20210101). Evaluating Teachers’ Learning, Perceptions, and Cultural Differences Following Professional Development for Early Literacy Software. Evaluating Teachers’ Learning, Perceptions, and Cultural Differences Following Professional Development for Early Literacy Software, 47(2). https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=23afaf81-f721-3a67-ac9e-02631055c859
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