Expert Teachers Research Articles

Teacher language awareness for CLIL in multilingual settings: insights from across UK and Dutch primary classrooms

Schools are increasingly using content and language integrated learning (CLIL) approaches to education, whereby the teaching of subject content and an additional language occurs in an integrated manner. While language and learning are inextricably linked and the rewards of CLIL many, integrated teaching requires a specialised professional awareness of how an additional language operates and is acquired within content classrooms. However, research focused on teacher language awareness (TLA) for CLIL is still sparse. Moreover, it has focused solely on CLIL teachers’ awareness of the target language, thereby disregarding the teacher plurilingual awareness (TPLA) required for effective CLIL, which is inherently multilingual and increasingly implemented in linguistically diverse settings. This study brings together the expertise of Dutch primary school teachers using CLIL to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, with the expertise in teaching in multilingual settings of UK teachers supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. Using a CLIL Teaching Wall activity within interviews, it was possible to gain rich insight into the characteristics of the TLA and TPLA underpinning teachers’ ability to recognise and teach to the language demands of multilingual dual-focused classrooms.

Embodiment Consciousness in Music Performance Pedagogy

The acquisition of expertise in music performance and its pedagogy, depends on, beyond specific musical skills, employing resources from other fields of knowledge and considering sensory, motor, and affective capacities at each step of the music learning process. We studied the teaching practices of three expert clarinet teachers to investigate their didactic procedures, evaluating how those practices could be related to their students’ high levels of performance. The method gathered data from a “protocol joint analysis” and semi-structured interviews with teachers and their students. Data analysis revealed a particular set of pedagogical skills observed in the didactic procedures of these expert teachers. These teaching strategies were common to all three case studies and revealed themselves as a last didactic resource to overcome complex problems at the highest level of proficiency in musical interpretation. We call that pedagogical expertise field Embodiment Consciousness in Music Performance. This field of competence describes the systematic didactic use of metaphor to access performers’ sensorimotor and affective memories, whose semantic contents can thereby be accessed to support performance actions.

Metaphor in Music Pedagogy and Its Connection to Embodiment Consciousness

This paper provides a commentary on “Embodiment Consciousness in Music Performance Pedagogy” by Alves and Nogueira, developing the notion that metaphorical language and extra-musical information can allow expert teachers to convey various teaching strategies. I expand upon some of the themes that are addressed in the article and the concept of metaphor in particular. This opens up some interesting ideas around how metaphors are culturally understood phenomena, ones that expert teachers can use to their advantage. The authors provide a framework in which this can be understood in terms of embodiment consciousness. However, there is room for more nuance as it relates to process.

Commentary on “Embodiment Consciousness in Music Performance Pedagogy” by Alves and Nogueira

This commentary on Alves and Nogueira (2024) proposes a potential approach to compare expert and non-expert music teachers’ use of embodied teaching strategies in one-to-one lessons with advanced performance students. The approach is hypothesis-driven, and builds on Alves and Nogueira’s theoretical framework of expert competency domains, as well as empirical studies of musical communication and one-to-one teaching strategies. It is argued that a comprehensive definition of embodied teaching strategies should be conceptualized in terms of the quality of teacher–student interactions and the measurable outcomes of those interactions, and that it should account for the wide range of verbal and non-verbal forms of embodied musical communication that arise.

Language teacher expertise research: A theoretical case and research agenda

Abstract Expertise exists among all communities of educational practitioners at all levels and in all national contexts. By identifying expert practitioners, learning from them and valuing their professional competence, researchers can support, promote and build upon sustainable, embodied, holistic models of quality in ways that have direct relevance for the classroom, the curriculum and wider educational goals. Yet, despite its potential as a field of research, there have been relatively few studies involving expert language teachers to date. After a brief historical background, this article makes the case for language teacher expertise research, noting its high ecological validity, its great practical utility, its ability to bridge the research–practice divide and its potentially positive impact on teaching communities. Key methodological considerations are also discussed, including defining expertise, identifying expert teachers and looking beyond the limits of subject-specific pedagogy to understand the whole practitioner in their sociocultural context. The article then proposes a framework for future teacher expertise research that spans diverse methodologies. Six example research tasks from within this framework are proposed, each justified and exemplified, incorporating suggestions for research design that are intended to encourage both experienced and novice researchers to engage with teacher expertise as a promising domain for future investigation.

Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning in the English Classes at Military Academies

Abstract As military students navigate the demanding transition to the post-pandemic learning environment, there is a growing recognition of the importance of addressing social and emotional learning (SEL) needs. Drawing on existing literature as well as on empirical evidence, the present paper focuses on the unique benefits that this type of learning has for cadets and on the potential that foreign language classes can have as a platform for promoting Social and Emotional Learning competencies such as more involvement in the English classes, an increased resilience level, better relationship skills, or increased academic performance. The article also presents some potential challenges for the implementation of SEL in English classes at military academies, including alignment with existing curriculum standards, faculty training and support, and assessment of SEL outcomes. Furthermore, the paper suggests modalities in which SEL can be incorporated in the English classes by means of projects, role-plays, problem solving, etc. and pinpoints the role that educators play in facilitating SEL integration. By addressing these challenges and capitalizing on the expertise of teachers and military leaders, academies can create inspirational learning environments that promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of their cadets, preparing them for the 21st century.

Development of Teaching Materials Based on Social Values of Banjar Community to Improve Students' Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is an essential skill to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage finances. The gap in understanding financial literacy among junior secondary level students reflects the urgent need to introduce innovative and effective learning teaching materials. This research was conducted with the aim of increasing students' financial literacy through the application of the Project Based Learning model. This research method is Research and Development (R&D) which adopted the 4D model of Thiagarajan, Semmel & Semmel in 1974. Validation of the teaching module was carried out by two expert lecturers and teacher response data was validated by two class IX junior high school teachers. Data analysis involves qualitative descriptive analysis techniques and descriptive statistics, including evaluation of validation results by experts and analysis of teacher responses. The results of the research show that teaching materials from the material aspect have an average Aiken's V value of 0.90 (Very Valid). In the language aspect of teaching materials, the average Aiken's V value is 0.89 (Very Valid). Teacher responses to teaching materials reached an average percentage of 85.25% (Very Good). Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that this research has succeeded in developing teaching materials based on the social values ofthe Banjar community to increase students' financial literacy.

A Study on the Variables Affecting the Expertise of Korean Language Teachers in Essay-type Assessments

A Study on the Variables Affecting the Expertise of Korean Language Teachers in Essay-type Assessments

Triadic mentoring through the lens of positioning theory and frame analysis

ABSTRACT This paper explores the relational dynamics in 10 triads from one university-based teacher education programme in England. Positioning theory and frame analysis are integrated to understand how teacher educators, mentors, and student teachers make sense of the placement experience and distribute mutual rights and duties. Data were derived from observations of debriefs and in-depth interviews with all actors involved. Results reveal four different frames: the quality assurance frame, the school-university partnership frame, the socialisation frame, and the expert teacher frame, each opening up particular positions but also closing off others. This study challenges the uncritical acceptance of the benefits of triadic mentoring, while also offering a novel theoretical perspective for the study of its complexities.

Enhancing Malay Language Education: Usability Evaluation of the Kia ArPoly Kit for Malay Figurative Compound Nouns

The creation and evaluation of instructional tools are vital for improving the quality of education. This research assesses the usability of a newly developed instructional aid called the "Kia ArPoly Kit" for teaching Malay figurative compound nouns. Despite the availability of various instructional aids, their usability is often overlooked, leading to inefficiencies and decreased user satisfaction. The main objective of this study is to gauge the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of the instructional aid and provide insights for further enhancements. The study comprises three phases: needs analysis, design and development, and usability evaluation. Usability testing, conducted through questionnaires with eight Malay Language Expert Teachers, formed the basis of the third phase. The evaluation focused on four key constructs: usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, and user satisfaction. The results of the usability assessment demonstrate the high effectiveness and efficiency of the instructional aid kit. Specifically, 87.5% of respondents acknowledged the kit's contribution to helping teachers achieve teaching objectives more efficiently, while 90% found it easy to use and 88.3% expressed overall satisfaction. Furthermore, the kit was found to facilitate effective classroom activity management (90%), save preparation time (87.5%), and align with existing curriculum standards (92.5%). The research's key findings suggest that the instructional aid kit significantly enhances the teaching and learning process of Malay figurative compound nouns. The feedback obtained emphasizes the kit's strengths, including its user-friendliness and practical application in classroom settings. Moreover, the study offers valuable suggestions for further improvement, ensuring that the kit meets the evolving needs of both educators and students. These findings highlight the potential for broader applications of similar instructional aids in language education.

Development of Etno-STEM Integrated Bioentrepreneur Electronic LKPD PjBL on Technology Innovation Material to Improve Creative Thinking Abilities and Entrepreneurial Interests of High School Students

This development research aims to produce an ethno-STEM integrated PjBL bioentrepreneur electronic worksheet that is feasible, practical and effective for use in improving creative thinking abilities and entrepreneurial interest. This type of research is Research and Development R&D with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implement, and Evaluate). The subjects in this research were expert lecturers, teachers and students. The instruments in this research are interview instruments, needs questionnaires, feasibility questionnaires, practicality questionnaires, learning implementation sheets, teaching module validation questionnaires, test instruments, and entrepreneurial interest questionnaires. The instrument will be validated by experts and then tested. Data analysis using Manova and N-gain score tests. The results of this research show that the ethno-STEM integrated bioentrepreneur PjBL electronic worksheet is very feasible with a feasibility score for material experts of 84% and media experts of 94%, very practical with a practicality score for teachers of 100% and students of 89%, and effective as seen from The N-gain test value for creative thinking ability for the experimental class was 0.57 and the control class was 0.47 in the medium category and the N-gain test for entrepreneurial interest in the experimental class was 0.40 and the control class was 0.30 in the medium category. The Manova test obtained sig. hotteling's trace 0.00 < 0.05. The results of the Manova and N-gain tests show that the ethno-STEM integrated bioentrepreneur PjBL electronic LKPD is effective in increasing creative thinking abilities and entrepreneurial interest

The performative triangle of tact as a professional “action competence”

ABSTRACT My reflections direct a performativity-theoretical perspective on the pedagogical tact, which in its systematic breadth should consider both the application approach for practice and the connectivity to theory. Regarding these dimensions, terms such as ’context sensitivity“ and ”reflective competence“ oscillate around the nature of tact. I will focus on the specific expertise of teachers in early childhood education and why the embodiment of pedagogical tact is particularly important for teachers in this target grade. Furthermore, the question arises how student teachers can appropriate the pedagogical tact and to what extent the ”performative triangle of the tact’ can be a constitutive element for teacher education in the context of professionalization research.

Development and Evaluation of the Advanced Joint Airway Management System for Educational Utility in Endotracheal Intubation, as Assessed by Expert Paramedic Instructors.

Between 2011 and 2014, The Combat Casualty Training Consortium research study sought to evaluate all aspects of combat casualty care, including mortality, with a special focus on the incidence and causes of potentially preventable deaths among U.S. combat fatalities. This study identified a major training gap in critical airway management. To address this gap, the Advanced Joint Airway Management System (AJAMS) was designed and assessed for physical fidelity and educational utility in a population of paramedic instructors. Paramedic instructors served as participants in this prospective observational pilot study (n = 12). Participants interacted with three airway management trainers: The AJAMS trainer, the Laerdal Airway Management Trainer, and the TruCorp AirSim Advance Bronchi X Trainer. Participants then completed an evaluation of the trainer using a purpose-built data collection instrument that queried the trainer's realism and educational utility. Within-group differences were analyzed via a 1-way repeated measures ANOVA, with a Bonferroni post hoc analysis. Rank data were analyzed via non-parametric Freidman's test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test post hoc analysis, corrected using the Bonferroni correction. The AJAMS trainer conveys significantly more physical fidelity (visual: P < .001, ηp2 = 0.977; tactile: P < .001, ηp2 = 0.983; and behavioral: P = .001, ηp2 = 0.971) and overall educational utility (χ2(2) = 15.273, P < .001) than the two commercially available skill trainers. These data suggest that physical fidelity is an important attribute in the design of simulators for health care, as perceived by expert instructors. These data illustrate that the AJAMS-integrated simulator demonstrates unparalleled physical fidelity, relative to commercially available airway management skill trainers.

Pengembangan Game Edukasi Digital Tema Seni dan Bahasa dengan Metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle

Education for early childhood, especially for PAUD TK-B in the age range of 4-6 years, is crucial in providing and shaping the foundation of children's knowledge. An engaging teaching method will enhance children's interest in learning, thus the need for digital learning media as an alternative. One step in implementing digital learning is through Educational Games. This research is conducted by developing the PAUD TK-B Nurussunnah Educational Game using the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method. The game's validation includes usability aspects such as effectiveness, satisfaction levels, and adaptation to the TK-B curriculum. After development, the educational game undergoes alpha and beta testing using the black box method. Beta testing involves evaluating usability for the efficiency and satisfaction of TK-B students, with an effectiveness rate of 98.94% and satisfaction rate of 88.57%. The interview results with expert teachers indicate that the educational game aligns with the curriculum at the educational unit level for PAUD. Thus, based on the research findings, the PAUD TK-B Educational Game application can be considered an alternative learning media for TK-B students.

Exploring teachers’ agency in inclusive education: Secondary education teachers navigating their projects in responding to the diversity in students’ sociocultural backgrounds

This study examined educational projects that Dutch secondary teachers consider to be inclusive and their agency in implementing them. Using Banks' (1993) Multicultural Education (ME) model, we analyzed inclusive projects that twelve expert teachers mentioned having developed and used Personal Project Analysis (Little, 1983) to capture teachers' accompanied agency. Inclusive projects were considered meaningful, but poorly manageable and connected with daily teaching practice. A high degree of agency hinged on the ability to connect with existing curriculum and a management that supports teachers' inclusive initiatives. This paper refines ME's dimensions and uncovers misconceptions hindering teachers' agency in inclusive practices.

Exploring teacher discourse patterns: Comparative insights from novice and expert teachers in junior high school EFL contexts

Effective teacher discourse is critical in improving English as a foreign language (EFL) education, particularly in junior high schools in China, where students are at a crucial stage in their language development. As junior high school students are at a pivotal developmental stage, this research investigates the discourse patterns employed by novice and expert teachers to assess their impact on students' engagement and language acquisition. Despite the extensive research on teacher discourse in higher education, a significant gap remains regarding its application in compulsory primary education settings. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the current classroom discourse patterns of EFL teachers in junior high schools to identify the distinctions between novice and expert teachers and explore the factors contributing to these differences. This mixed-methods study includes qualitative and quantitative analyses. Verbatim transcriptions of six classes were used to create a corpus exceeding 20,000 words. The data were analysed using cross-tabulation in Excel and Chi-square tests in SPSS 22.0, complemented by semi-structured interviews with selected teachers. The theoretical framework is grounded in Long's（1996）interaction hypothesis, which underlines the significance of communication in facilitating language proficiency through meaningful interaction, and the analysis follows Sinclair and Coulthard's（1975）discourse patterns. The initiation-response-feedback (IRF) and initiation-response-0 (IR0) emerged as predominant patterns among both novice and expert teachers. Novice teachers predominantly relied on the basic IRF pattern, while expert teachers exhibited greater flexibility and more frequent use of variant patterns, such as IRFR, I[RnFn] and [InRn]F. Such adaptability among expert teachers creates a more interactive and engaging learning environment, thereby enhancing student participation and language acquisition. The study also identifies a novel variant structure, IRnF, used more frequently by expert teachers, underlining the benefits of group work in fostering teamwork and independent thinking. Expert teachers demonstrated a greater propensity to adapt their discourse strategies to foster a more production-oriented learning environment, which was the main factor driving the teachers' differing discourse patterns. This study significantly contributes to the analysis of teacher discourse in the junior high school EFL context, providing empirical evidence and practical insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice. By elucidating the distinct discourse practices of novice and expert teachers, this study offers valuable recommendations for teacher professional development and highlights the importance of employing varied and interactive discourse structures to improve EFL teaching effectiveness. The study also provides valuable insights for educators striving to improve their instructional practices and the language acquisition in EFL classrooms.

Development of E-Modules Based on Discovery Learning on Temperature and Heat Material to Improve Communication Skills of Grade V Elementary School Students

The purpose of this study was to describe the results of the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the development of Discovery Learning-Based E-Module Media to Improve Communication Skills of Fifth Grade Elementary School Students. With the development of E-Module science learning based on Discover Learning, it is expected to motivate students in the learning process and can increase student activity in learning Theme 6 Subtheme 1 Temperature and Heat. The research design used is Research and Development (R&amp;D) development research. The development model in this study uses the ADDIE model. The research instruments used are expert validation questionnaires, teacher and student response questionnaires and learning outcome tests. Based on the research conducted, the results of the level of validity of the learning media obtained from the results of the validation of material experts and learning media experts obtained the Valid criteria. While the results of the practicality test of the media developed based on the results of the teacher and student response questionnaires obtained the criteria of very practical learning media and the results of the practicality test seen from student learning outcomes obtained the criteria of effective media used to improve student learning outcomes. Based on the results of the data analysis carried out, it can be concluded that the developed learning media has been proven to be valid, practical and effective for use to improve the communication skills of fifth grade elementary school students.

Koditako Media (Digital Comics of Economic Activities) in IPAS for Fourth-Grade Students

The use of learning media that is less varied and exciting results in students being less interested in learning, resulting in low student learning outcomes. This research aims to analyze the development, feasibility and effectiveness of Koditako media in improving student learning outcomes in the economic activities material in the science and science subject. This research is Research and Development (RnD), which refers to the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research consisted of material experts, material experts, language experts, class IV teachers and class IV students totalling 19 students. Data was collected by conducting observations, interviews, questionnaires and tests. Data analysis uses qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of expert validation tests and teacher and student responses obtained very appropriate criteria. The T-test indicated a significant difference between the pretest and post-test average scores. The N-Gain test with moderate criteria shows increased student learning outcomes after using Koditako media. It was concluded that Koditako media is feasible and effective in improving learning outcomes for "IPAS" material on economic activities. The implication of this research is to make it easier for students to understand science learning material about economic activities so that student learning outcomes can improve.

Aplikasi Kumer-Math Berbasis Pembelajaran Diferensiasi Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Pada Materi Perbandingan Trigonometri

This research aims to produce learning media in the form of Android applications that achieve valid, practical and effective criteria so that they are suitable for use. This research uses Research and Development (R&amp;D) methodology. The steps for developing this application use the ADDIE model which stands for analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The subjects in this research were class X SMA Negeri 1 Mempawah Hilir students. The instruments used in this research were media and material expert validation sheets, student and teacher response questionnaires, and posttests. The research results related to validity reached a validity level in the "Very Valid" category with media validity reaching 88.78% and material validity reaching 95.57%, reaching a level of practicality with the "Very Practical" criteria as indicated by the student response questionnaire which reached a score of 90, 13% and the response questionnaire given by the teacher reached a score of 93.08%, reaching a level of effectiveness with the criteria "Very Effective" based on the completion score determined by the school with test results showing the percentage of student completion getting a score of 91.67%. With this it can be concluded that the Kumer - Math application based on differentiation learning for creative thinking skills in trigonometry comparison material is very suitable for use.

Project-Based Learning Model Oriented Towards Creative Character in Poetry Text Learning for 10th Grade High School Students

This research is entitled "Project-Based Learning Model Oriented Towards Creative Character in Poetry Text Learning for 10th Grade High School Students." Based on the results of research on poetry text learning activities, teachers need to adapt the learning model to effectively implement classroom activities. Therefore, the problem addressed by this research is how to model a creative character-oriented project-based learning approach in teaching poetry texts in 10th-grade high school. The aim of this research is to explain a creative character-oriented project-based learning model for teaching poetry texts. The research method used is Research and Development (RnD). The primary data source comes from expert teachers who validate the Learning Implementation Plan tool. Data collection is conducted by providing a set of question instruments to the validators for assessment. The data analysis technique involves validation analysis and effectiveness analysis, assisted by statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel. The presentation of the collected data includes a narrative description of the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) after validation by the validators. Conclusions are drawn from the validation results based on questionnaire evidence provided by the three validators. At the final stage, after the lesson plan has been validated, it will be concluded and described. The research results showed that the average score before using the project-based learning model (O1) was 79.80. After using the project-based learning model, the score (O2) increased to 87.30. Data based on regression statistical tests using Microsoft Excel show that the p-value is &lt; 0.005, indicating that H0 is accepted. This data explains that with a p-value of 0.868, there is a significant difference in learning outcomes between before and after using the Project-Based Learning Model.