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Complex Dynamics in Academics' Developmental Processes in Teaching
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Trautwein, Caroline; Nückles, Matthias; Merkt, Marianne – Higher Education Research and Development, 2015
Improving teaching in higher education is a concern for universities worldwide. This study explored academics' developmental processes in teaching using episodic interviews and teaching portfolios. Eight academics in the context of teaching development reported changes in their teaching and change triggers. Thematic analyses revealed seven areas…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Improvement, Teacher Improvement, Higher Education
The International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference Proceedings (Orlando, Florida, February 28 & March 1, 2013). Volume 2013, Issue 1
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Russell, William Benedict, III, Ed. – International Society for the Social Studies, 2013
The "ISSS Annual Conference Proceedings" is a peer-reviewed professional publication published once a year following the annual conference. The following papers are included in the 2013 proceedings: (1) Teaching About Asia in a Social Science Education Program (Cyndi Mottola Poole and Joshua L. Kenna); (2) Teaching Students about…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Preservice Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Education Courses
A Proposal for Improving Classroom Teaching: Lessons from the TIMSS Video Study.
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Hiebert, James; Stigler, James W. – Elementary School Journal, 2000
The Third International Mathematics and Science Study Video Study of Teaching compared teacher development systems in the U.S., Japan, and Germany. Findings indicated that many American teachers believe they are changing the way they teach while they retain traditional practices. A research and development system was proposed for improving…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Change
How Do Teachers Change Their Practical Theories?
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Kroath, Franz – Cambridge Journal of Education, 1989
Examines two concepts: subjective theory and teacher-as-researcher. Two research models (the subjective to scientific exchange approach and action research) are applied to two case studies of teachers participating in an inquiry-based INSET course to test the usefulness of theoretical change concepts for the understanding of individual change…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Educational Change
Crash Course for Teachers: A General Account from Education Professors with the "Vision" of the Expert Commission for Future Teacher Training in North-Rhine/Westphalia
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Prange, Klaus – European Education, 2004
No one would dispute the claim that teacher training in the university and training colleges has long been in urgent need of reform. Even so, nothing is getting done. However, there are some efforts made in North-Rhine/Westphalia, where a committee of experts has recommended a double package consisting of six semesters of specialized studies…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Change
Innovation in Open & Distance Learning: Successful Development of Online and Web-Based Learning.
Lockwood, Fred, Ed.; Gooley, Anne, Ed. – 2001
This book contains 19 papers examining innovation in open and distance learning through development of online and World Wide Web-based learning. The following papers are included: "Innovation in Distributed Learning: Creating the Environment" (Fred Lockwood); "Innovation in Open and Distance Learning: Some Lessons from Experience…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies