DOI: 10.5176/2345-7163_1.2.21
Authors: Dr. J. Lane and Dr. G. Lummis
Abstract:
A proposal for the restructure of a one-year post graduate initial course in teacher education into a two year Master of Teaching (Primary) program prompted this research. The context is a Western Australian university with an established tradition of pre-service teacher education. The research used a mixed methods approach including a literature review, university statistics, student and staff interviews, two student surveys, and specific course retention data. The researchers collated a rich history of the course with a focus on collecting data over a four year period on the changing cohort demographics, the integration of information and communications technology, students retention rates, and student learning support needs. The findings include suggestions for course design, e-learning and strategies to promote the use of mobile tablet devices.
Keywords:
initial teacher education, postgraduate teacher education, M-teach, graduate diploma in education, curriculum renewal, flexible online delivery
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