Descriptive Case Studies of Training, Research and Development in Computers and Related Instructional Technologies for Teachers at Three NCATE Universities

<p>Topic. The initial focus of this study was the computer and related instructional technology training of preservice teachers. Two areas related to the study, (1) graduate-level instruction in computers and related instructional technologies and (2) research and development in the area of computers in instruction, were also surveyed, with the intent of exploring their relationship to the training of preservice teachers and their influence on instruction in general.</p> <p>Purpose. The purpose of this study was to describe training, research, and development in computers and related instructional technologies at three NCATE universities which were identified as doing a good job of preparing teachers to teach in the Information Age.</p> <p>Sources. Using a qualitative case study research method, five research questions concerning the computer and related instructional technology training of preservice teachers were addressed. Semi-structured interviews, informal interviews, observations, questionnaires, NCATE documents, school of education bulletins, class syllabi, and handouts were used in the cross-case analysis.</p> <p>Conclusions. The findings from the research questions provide other teacher preparation programs with models for development, new ideas, and fresh approaches.</p> <p>Findings from an exploration of the two areas related to the study support the opinions of many educators who think that the delivery of instruction is changing and that technology is playing an important role in that change. Distance education, multi/hyper/interactive media, and technical skills necessary to access, manipulate, store, and retrieve information are perceived as growing inimportance, due to the demands of the Information Age.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Leadership PhD

Year

1993

Author dc:creator

• Chandler, Anne L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• William H. Green
• Paul H. Denton
• Bruce Closser

• Education
• Educational Methods
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations/270

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.andrews.edu:dissertations-1269