Findings from four studies indicated that teacher leaders with deeper
knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy were more likely than those without such knowledge to provide support to teachers» implementation of instructional materials.
Not exact matches
The explanation for Internet rage involves anonymity,
knowledge of subject matter and personal identification with it, and perception
of content versus what it is actually saying.
Among the findings: (1) art activities can be integrated into classroom
content and used to encourage rehearsal - type activities (such as songs) that incorporate relevant
subject matter, (2) incorporating information into story, poem, song, or art form may place the
knowledge in context, which can help students remember it, especially if the students are creating art that relates
subject matter to themselves, (3) through artistic activities like writing a story or creating a drawing, students generate information they might otherwise have simply read, which will very likely lead to better long - term retention
of that information, (4) physically acting out material, such as in a play, helps learners recall information, (5) speaking words aloud results in better retention than reading words in silence, (6) increasing the amount
of effort involved in learning new information (such as being asked to discern meaning from an ambiguous sentence or to interpret a work
of art) is positively associated with its retention, (7) emotionally charged
content is easier to remember than
content linked to events that are emotionally neutral, and (8) information presented as pictures is retained better than the same information presented as words.
Significant effects
of professional - development programs were found when programs focused on
content knowledge in the math and science
subject areas plus pedagogical training in teaching the
subject matter.
Despite the claims from some that
content knowledge no longer
matters in a world where everything is google - able, possessing deep background
knowledge remains imperative for students to be able to read across a wide range
of subjects and literary genres and be successful learners.
content knowledge, the teacher shall demonstrate a thorough
knowledge of the
subject matter area and curriculum;
This stimulating and thought - provoking lesson enables students to create playscript texts containing appropriate and imaginative
content choices, using
knowledge of genre and narrative structure to form engaging
subject matter.
While scholars have described PCK in a variety
of ways, many
of the researchers who extended Shulman's work included the following two elements
of PCK: (a)
knowledge of students» understanding
of conceptions and
content - related difficulties and (b)
knowledge of instructional strategies and representations
of subject matter likely to improve students» understanding
of content (Angeli & Valanides, 2009; Graham, Borup, & Smith, 2012; Park & Oliver, 2008).
This framework recognizes that teachers should integrate technological
knowledge with
subject matter learning, rather than focusing only on technological
knowledge at the expense
of appropriate pedagogy or the
content (Koehler & Mishra, 2009).
At the same time, we must reach out to policy researchers and measurement researchers, bringing to their work a deep understanding
of the
subject matter of literacy and the pedgogical
content knowledge needed to teach well.
According to new findings released by YouthTruth, a national nonprofit that harnesses students» perceptions to help educators identify needs and accelerate improvements, 32 percent
of high school students do not feel positively about their teachers»
content knowledge of the
subject matter being taught.
Teaching complex
subject matter in science: Insights from an analysis
of pedagogical
content knowledge.
It requires the development
of a mix
of subject matter content knowledge,
knowledge of various means for how students learn that
content, and pedagogical
knowledge regarding ways to teach the
subject matter content.
But for technology to become an integral component or tool for learning the
subject, teachers must also develop «an overarching conception
of their
subject matter with respect to technology and what it means to teach with technology — technology pedagogical
content knowledge (TPCK)» (Niess, 2005, p. 510).
The Council
of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has recently revised its model core teaching standards, which go beyond possessing
content knowledge to incorporate
knowledge of how to teach one's
subject matter (for example, how to identify students» common misunderstandings and help students move beyond them) and «how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical / creative thinking and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues» (CCSSO, 2010, p. 15).
As a condition
of licensure, Washington should require its secondary teacher candidates to pass a
content test in each
subject area they plan to teach to ensure that they possess adequate
subject -
matter knowledge and are prepared to teach grade - level
content.
The focus on the improvement
of teachers» mathematics
content knowledge guides his work and also resulted in A Qualitative Case Study of the Subject Matter Knowledge of Central Texas Middle School Mathematics Teachers, his doctoral dissertation completed
knowledge guides his work and also resulted in A Qualitative Case Study
of the
Subject Matter Knowledge of Central Texas Middle School Mathematics Teachers, his doctoral dissertation completed
Knowledge of Central Texas Middle School Mathematics Teachers, his doctoral dissertation completed in 2004.
Content validity is a subjective measure assessing the appropriateness
of the survey items as determined by reviewers who have some
knowledge of the
subject matter.
Oregon should reconsider its waiver policy and, as a condition
of licensure, require all secondary teacher candidates to pass a
content test in each
subject area they plan to teach to ensure that they possess adequate
subject -
matter knowledge and are prepared to teach grade - level
content.
Require all early childhood candidates who are eligible to teach elementary grades to pass a
subject -
matter test designed to ensure sufficient
content knowledge of all
subjects.
It is crucial that the instructor or facilitator
of the learning — whether an educational technologist, a methods expert, or
subject area instructor — use technology only when it supports
subject matter content and instruction — thus, emphasizing technology's connection to the professional
knowledge of teachers.
Therefore, connections between technology and
subject matter and pedagogical
content knowledge must be prioritized and privileged during learning experiences for teachers, which requires focused discussion
of subject matter and instructional approaches to teaching that
subject matter.
Readers have long had their views
of the world altered or enhanced by
subject matter in books, and obviously the basic system
of education in much
of the world involves reading and studying
content matter for increased
knowledge.
Thorough
knowledge of visual arts, videographic, and photographic methods and techniques and the
subject matter supported or depicted to plan visual products and services that interpret
subject matter content.
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