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De Smet, Marijke; Van Keer, Hilde; De Wever, Bram; Valcke, Martin – Computers & Education, 2010
This study was conducted in an authentic university setting with fourth-year Educational Sciences' students operating as online peer tutors to facilitate freshman tutees' online collaboration and knowledge construction in a blended "Instructional Sciences" course. Taking into account prior research uncovering weaknesses in online peer tutor…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Self Efficacy, Discussion Groups, Tutor Training
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Parkison, Paul T. – Teacher Educator, 2008
Field placement within teacher education represents a topic of interest for all preservice teacher programs. Present research addresses a set of important questions regarding field placement: (1) What pedagogical methodologies facilitate deep learning during field experiences? (2) Is there a significant difference in treatment effect for…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Education Majors, Preservice Teachers, Self Efficacy
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Tekkaya, Ceren; Cakiroglu, Jale; Ozkan, Ozlem – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2004
This study examines Turkish pre-service science teachers' understanding of science concepts and their confidence in its teaching. A total of 299 senior science education major students participated in the study. Data collection instruments included the Science Concepts Test, and the Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument. Although findings of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Education Majors, Science Teachers, Science Instruction