Teacher Educator Perspectives on Technology Infusion: A Closer Look Using Q Methodology

Autor/inn/en	Clausen, Jon M.; Borthwick, Arlene C.; Rutledge, David
Titel	Teacher Educator Perspectives on Technology Infusion: A Closer Look Using Q Methodology
Quelle	In: Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 29 (2021) 1, S.5-43 (39 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-7069
Schlagwörter	Teacher Educators; Teacher Attitudes; Technology Integration; Preservice Teacher Education; Q Methodology; Educational Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teacher education; Education; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Lehrerverhalten; Lehramtsstudiengang; Unterrichtsmedien
Abstract	This study utilized Q methodology to examine non-educational technology teacher education faculty perspectives on the challenge of technology infusion within teacher education. We sought faculty perspectives on how technology influences learning, faculty confidence in preparing candidates to use technology, program design for technology integration, and leadership support for faculty and candidate development. Thirty-one faculty from six teacher education programs across the United States participated in the study and shared their perspectives. Different from traditional Likert scale data collection, a mixed methods Q methodology research design involved participants completing a forced sort of Q statements where they made value choices along a spectrum of "most unlike me" to "most like me," while also providing written explanations of their rationale for the selections. Analysis revealed participants loaded on one of three factors: (1) Confident Believers, (2) Disillusioned vs. Positive Outlook (bipolar factor), and (3) Tentative and Receptive. Findings confirmed the need for intentional curriculum design, fieldwork, and assessment to prepare candidates for program-deep and program-wide technology infusion. Qualitative data provided depth to quantitative analysis, highlighting the need for enhanced program design and leadership to intentionally infuse technology throughout teacher preparation. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01