The basis for our case study was to develop a deeper understanding of the connections
between teacher beliefs and their use of technology as an instructional tool.
The connection
between teacher beliefs and teacher use of technology has been well - documented in the literature (Chan & Elliott, 2004; Ertmer, 2005; Kagan, 1992; Kim et al., 2013; Levin & Wadmany, 2005; Niederhauser & Stoddart, 2001).
Through discussion questions in the facilitator guide and links in the issues matrix, we hope to focus preservice teachers» attention on (a) the need to understand the larger context in which a lesson or lessons occur, (b) the tensions that are inherent in teacher decision making, and (c) the discrepancies that can occur
between teacher beliefs and practice in the midst of making instructional decisions.
Not exact matches
Decisions had to be made from time to time as to where or when services of the church would be held; the church needed to be told of the impending visit of an apostle, or of some prophet or
teacher from abroad; a question has been raised as to the good faith of one of these visitors, and there must be some discussion of the point and a decision on it; a fellow Christian from another church is on a journey and needs hospitality; a member of the local congregation planning to visit a church abroad needs a letter of introduction to that church, which someone must be authorized to provide; a serious dispute about property rights or some other legal matter has arisen
between two of the brothers and the church must name someone to help them settle the issue or must in some other way deal with it; a new local magistrate has begun to prosecute Christians for violating the law against unlicensed assembly, and consideration must be given to ways and means of meeting this crisis; charges have been brought against one of the members by another member, and these must be investigated and perhaps some disciplinary action taken; one of the members has died, and the church is called on for some special action in behalf of his family in the emergency; differences of opinion exist in the church on certain questions of morals or
belief (such as marriage and divorce, or the resurrection), differences which local prophets and
teachers are apparently unable to compose, and a letter must be written to the apostle — who will write this letter and what exactly will it say?
The researchers posited that there's often a downward spiral
between punishment and misbehavior: When a
teacher responds harshly to a student's misbehavior, it hurts the relationship
between them, provoking more misbehavior from the student and confirming the
teacher's
belief that the student is a troublemaker, which triggers more harsh discipline... Okonofua and his colleagues conducted three experiments providing evidence that supports this model.
As a studio owner, yoga
teacher, wife, and mother, Cori spent many of those years mediating
between her roles, what she was understanding about yoga, her
beliefs and her disbeliefs.
We further examine whether such disagreements are related to the racial match
between students and
teachers, which would suggest that at least a subset of
teachers have systematically biased
beliefs about students» educational potential.
Faithful to «progressive» traditions and postmodern
beliefs, too many education school professors signal to future
teachers that they should abjure firm distinctions
between right and wrong.
An investigation of the relationship
between principals» self - efficacy
beliefs and their managing conflicts with
teachers.
Future research will address the relationship
between Latina
teachers» literacy experiences and
beliefs about their current classroom practices.
It is also evident that the relations
between language arts policy and practice are complex and at least partly dependent on the knowledge,
beliefs, goals, and experience of the administrators and
teachers who work with these types of policy tools.
We hear from time to time that there's a conflict
between John Hattie's Mind Frame 2 (The
belief that student success and failure are based on what they as
teachers / leaders did or did not do), and student - centered or personalized learning.
Recent research suggests strong relationships
between teachers»
beliefs and practices and the importance of
beliefs in processes of fundamental change (Richardson, 1996).
With respect to the absence of a relationship
between teachers»
beliefs and student motivation, although there is good theoretical and empirical evidence to suggest that these variables could predict student outcomes, it is also true that linking
teacher - level
beliefs to student outcomes is not a clear and straight path (Holzberger et al. in press; Klassen et al. 2011).
The relationship
between past experiences and the formation of
teacher efficacy
beliefs is outlined, and implications for
teacher education shared.
Likewise, in this case study, the
teacher candidates identified their personal
beliefs and used their newly gathered experiences to address the discrepancies
between their perceptions and realities.
What we have learned about the necessity of situating lessons in their larger contexts is discussed, as well as the tensions inherent in
teacher decision making and how the decision making process may highlight discrepancies
between teachers» espoused
beliefs about teaching and what they do in practice.
Her research interests include connections
between teachers» collaboration, instructional approaches, and efficacy
beliefs, and effective literacy instruction for learners who struggle.
Another example of a discrepancy
between belief and practice is reflected in the aspects of the problem - solving project with which the
teachers chose to help students.
The authors describe the four stages of implementing the program: modifying
teachers»
beliefs about what causes success or failure; guiding
teachers to provide effective feedback; structuring written dialogues
between students and
teachers; and fostering classroom discussions of social and academic successes or failures.
In a study conducted by Kim et al. (2013), a positive correlation was found
between teachers» pedagogical
beliefs and their technology integration practices: «What
teachers say they do was significantly correlated with both their
beliefs about effective ways of teaching and their actual practices with regard to technology integration» (p. 81).
The results suggested a connection
between teachers»
beliefs about the nature of learning and effective teaching practices to their technology implementation practices.
An additional explanation for the discrepancy
between a
teacher's identified
beliefs and the execution of those
beliefs may be due to a lack of knowledge or understanding of how student - centered environments can be established through the use of technology.
The relationship
between changes in
teachers» self - efficacy
beliefs and the science teaching environment of Danish first - year elementary
teachers.
Teachers» beliefs regarding science reform ideas are important elements of educational change, as there is a relationship between what teachers believe and what they do in the classroom (Haney, Lumpe, Czerniak, & Egan
Teachers»
beliefs regarding science reform ideas are important elements of educational change, as there is a relationship
between what
teachers believe and what they do in the classroom (Haney, Lumpe, Czerniak, & Egan
teachers believe and what they do in the classroom (Haney, Lumpe, Czerniak, & Egan, 2002).
Partly based on the
belief that supposed experts in education (including principals and superintendents) should be the ones to make decisions in schools and districts, as well as driven by the efforts of National Education Association and American Federation of
Teachers affiliates to maintain their declining influence (as well as maintain the grand bargain of sorts between the unions and its members that drive NEA and AFT revenues), traditionalists tend to argue that the perspectives of teachers are the ones that matt
Teachers affiliates to maintain their declining influence (as well as maintain the grand bargain of sorts
between the unions and its members that drive NEA and AFT revenues), traditionalists tend to argue that the perspectives of
teachers are the ones that matt
teachers are the ones that matter most.
However, studies also have identified a positive relationship
between teachers» personal
beliefs and dispositions and their classroom integration of technology (Becker, 2000; Conderman & Walker, 2015; Ertmer, 2005; MacArthur & Malouf, 1991; Saye, 1998; Smith, Moyer, & Schugar, 2011; Vannatta & Fordham, 2004).
Teacher leaders are often right in the middle — at the crux of important conversations about teaching and learning that can feel like they are
between a rock and a hard place as they talk with colleagues and friends about altering long - standing practices and challenge established
beliefs.
There is no evidence to support the
belief that including SBAC scores in
teacher evaluations will lessen the differences in learning outcomes
between the state's wealthier and less - advantaged students.
She is also pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Mills College, researching the connection
between teacher inquiry,
teacher efficacy
beliefs, and retention.
They will have up - to - the - moment data about student progress in order to personalize and individualize instruction which, contrary to some fears and
beliefs, should lead to more focused and productive interactions
between teachers and their students.
The data reported the relationship
between a
teacher's
belief in the effectiveness of a mandated
teacher evaluation process in relation to how much trust the
teachers have in their administrators.
Using three - level models, I find a positive association
between teachers»
beliefs about social disadvantage and students» achievement, which appears to stem from both selection and causal mechanisms.
As for Buddhist
teachers themselves, increasingly many of the highest profile ones, from Thich Naht Hahn in the Zen tradition to HH The Dalai Lama in Tibetan Buddhism, are making explicit connections
between Buddhist
beliefs and the imperative of environmental protection.
Exploring the association
between teachers» perceived student misbehaviour and emotional exhaustion: The importance of
teacher efficacy
beliefs and emotion regulation.
Peggy Sax's book incited my imagination to look at my «growing edge» as a
teacher - practitioner, inspiring me to review the principles and
beliefs I hold dear and to reflect on the congruency
between the cherished values of Narrative Therapy and the values and purposes expressed in the teaching relationship.
The discussed studies offer tentative support for the interconnectedness
between teachers» global relationship styles and both
teachers» professional
beliefs about teaching and their relationships with individual students.
Her commitment to early childhood educators and her
belief that the relationship
between teacher and child is the foundation for all learning in the early childhood classroom is reflected in all of Teaching Strategies» products and solutions.
This study examines the relationship
between teacher - reported culturally responsive
beliefs and behaviors and grade 3 — 5 Latino students» reading outcomes.