Teacher Learning Research Articles

Relevance and Experience Constructing Identities as Future Teachers of English Language Learners: Multiple Case Studies of Three Mainstream Teacher Candidates

Given the continuous increase of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in K-12 classrooms in the United States (US), there is no doubt that meeting English language learners’ (ELLs’) linguistic and academic needs is a pressing matter. However, teachers report feeling unprepared or believing that ELLs are the responsibility of other specialists. This study responds to the call for preparing mainstream teachers for today’s diverse classrooms by exploring teacher candidates’ teacher professional identity (TPI) construction. Using multiple case study designs of three mainstream teacher candidates, the findings of this study highlight (a) multiple I-positions engaging in dialogues, (b) relevant teacher education experiences (re)shaping TPIs, and (c) relevant diversity-related issues in macrosociety entering minisociety. Findings indicate the importance of critical reflection in teacher education programs and facilitating opportune and considerate practicum placements. Further implications and recommendations for teacher education research and practice are discussed.

The Role Of The Head Of The School Innovator In Improving The Learning Quality Of Teachers (Case Study At Madrasah Aliyah Manbaul Ulum Tlogorejo, Karangawen, Demak)

This article discusses the role of madrasah principals as innovators in improving the quality of teacher learning. This role includes developing teachers' professionalism, applying educational technology, and developing a relevant and up-to-date curriculum. Through the descriptive qualitative method, this study identifies various strategies used by madrasah principals in motivating and supporting teachers to improve their teaching quality. The results show that innovative madrasah principals are able to create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment, which in turn contributes to improved student achievement.

Anatomically correct models for visually impaired learners: Teachers’ perspectives

Background: Despite anatomically correct models (ACMs) being recommended internationally for their ability to serve as real-life, age-appropriate, and practical models in comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for learners with visual impairment, there is still limited research exploring South African teachers’ views regarding their use. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore how South African teachers of learners with visual impairment view the use of ACMs during their CSE lessons. Method: This study used a qualitative approach and an exploratory, multiple case study research design. A total of 36 teachers from five schools for the blind were convenience sampled and data were generated via focus group discussions. The theory of planned behaviour underpinned this study, while data were analysed thematically. Results: Most teachers reacted with fear and resistance towards the use of ACMs in their teaching. Their responses were based on embarrassment, shame, and discomfort in handling the models. Part of the reason for this was that most teachers had not received prior teacher education about the use of the models. Some teachers falsely believed that ACMs were pleasure-enhancing devices. Others recommended their use only for blind learners, while yet others stated that they would use ACMs because of their practical value. Conclusion: Findings suggest that future research is needed on how best to engage the teachers of learners with visual impairment in self-awareness and desensitisation teacher training. Recommendations for a critical teaching framework, revisions to the CSE curriculum, as well as guidelines for teacher education are provided to facilitate teachers’ use of learners with visual impairment ACMs in their CSE lessons.

Facilitating collaborative inquiry into practice around artifacts of mathematics teaching

AbstractAlthough there has been increasing attention to the importance of teacher agency in professional development, there has been little attention to what it takes to facilitate collaborative work that both centers teachers’ assets and expertise and leads to productive learning. This paper presents a framework for focused and responsive facilitation of productive discourse around instructional practice in teacher learning communities. Drawing on a situative perspective, we trace the development of six novice teacher leaders as they were mentored to lead online collaborative lesson design groups focused on analyzing artifacts of K-8 mathematics instruction in a large urban district in the US. Our framework articulates how leaders facilitated the discussions in ways that both built on teacher knowledge, experiences, and contributions while also focusing on professional learning goals. Our analysis also shows how rich learning opportunities were co-constructed and sustained by the mentors, teacher leaders, and participants in each group over time. Through narrative descriptions of one group, we show how the teacher participants began to take on some of the facilitation practices themselves as they apprenticed into the practices of the community. This approach to professional learning positions teachers’ experience and knowledge as important assets while supporting them to try out and reflect on new classroom practices.

Complexity, Struggle, and the Dialogical Self: Learning from New Teachers to Shift the Paradigm of Teacher Education and Professional Learning

Getting started in any new profession can be daunting, but the learning curve associated with becoming a teacher is particularly steep given the complexity of both the act of teaching (e.g., planning lessons, assessing learning) and the roles teachers occupy (managing relationships, responding to policy directives) that new teachers must master with levels of support that are, historically, uneven. This transition is further complicated by simplistic notions that dominate conceptions of teacher learning and practice. This article draws upon a study of the challenges new teachers encounter and the participants’ responses to those challenges. The data index the importance of viewing teacher development, practice, and identity formation from a complexity perspective. Working from the data generated during this study of the new teachers’ lived experiences, which are situated against a backdrop of the literature chronicling a problematic lack of progress in supporting new teachers, this article describes how Dialogical Self theory can play a crucial role in a paradigm shift in approaches to teacher development and practice that accounts for complex and contextually dependent nature of teacher learning, practice, and identity formation.

Empowering Teachers' Learning into Action to Enhance Active Learning in the Classroom

This research is a Research and Development (R&D) study aimed at developing educational innovation entitled "Online Self-Training Program to Empower Teachers' Learning into Action to Enhance Active Learning in the Classroom", and implemented in schools. The online self-training program consists of 2 projects 1) a Development project for teacher learning which includes 7 self-training modules, and 2) the implementation of an online self-training program project which includes 1 self-training module to be used as a teaching guideline. The research consists of 4 steps. The final step was an experimental study. The results of the first project found that 12 participating teachers achieved post-test scores that met the standard of 90/90. The average post-test score was statistically significantly higher than the average pre-test score. Additionally, results from the second project found that, according to students’ perception scores, the average post-test score was statistically significantly higher than the average pre-test score among 500 students. The results confirm that the "Online Self-Training Program to Empower Teachers' Learning into Action to Enhance Active Learning in the Classroom," is an effective educational innovation for teachers. Therefore, it can be disseminated for the benefit of teachers in schools on a broader scale in the future. Additionally, results from the second project found that, according to students' perception scores, the average post-test score was statistically significantly higher than the average pre-test score among 500 students. The results confirm that the "Online Self-Training Program to Empower Teachers' Learning into Action to Enhance Active Learning in the Classroom" is an effective education innovation for teachers. Therefore, it can be disseminated for the benefit of teachers in schools on a broader scale in the future.

Influence of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) on Lifelong Learning (LLL) of Primary School Teachers in Selangor

Influence of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) on Lifelong Learning (LLL) of Primary School Teachers in Selangor

A Review of Environmental Literacy Learning for Prospective Teachers

The urgent need to deal with specific environmental changes globally has made us aware of the importance of environmental literacy skills to achieve new relationships with the environment. This study examines and discusses the development of prospective teachers' environmental literacy. It also seeks to link the findings of the educational environment and the environmental impact of pre-service teacher environmental literacy education to the SLR approach. The literature search was conducted online in the Scopus-indexed database with “environmental literacy” and “pre-service teacher” assisted with Publish or Perish software. Then, the search results found 48 articles, followed by a procedure that included Identification, Screening, Eligibility, and Inclusion for each article. Fourteen articles fit the category, so an in-depth analysis was carried out regarding the application of environmental literacy to the prospective teacher education curriculum. The findings show prospective teachers are primarily concerned with environmental issues; however, this emotional reasoning or treatment perspective does not always translate into engaging behaviors or actions. The complexity of environmental problems makes it difficult for prospective teachers to identify how to be involved in this environmental action. Environmental learning to develop environmental literacy can be applied to the curriculum of prospective teachers. Prospective teachers have enormous potential to influence, providing examples and being role models for students in protecting the surrounding environment.

Teacher Learning Outcomes on Post COVID-19: A Review Based on Malaysia and other Asian Countries Perspective

Teacher Learning Outcomes on Post COVID-19: A Review Based on Malaysia and other Asian Countries Perspective

Viewing science teacher learning and curriculum enactment through the lens of theory of practice architectures

Viewing science teacher learning and curriculum enactment through the lens of theory of practice architectures

Manajemen Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi PAI Kurikulum Merdeka Pada SMKN 1 Bakam

This research is based on failure and ignorance in managing learning for teachers, students and the learning process. Learning using conventional methods (teacher center) without distinguishing between the various characteristics of students results in monotonous learning and tends to be more passive. Therefore, religious learning and morals have not shown results that are in accordance with educational goals and the application of PAI learning in everyday life is less than optimal. This causes complex moral degradation in students both as perpetrators and victims. The aim of writing this thesis is to explain PB management and its implementation in PAI lessons at SMKN 1 Bakam. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods and uses a phenomenological approach. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. Then the data is analyzed using a data reduction pattern, data presentation followed by drawing conclusions. The data collection technique was carried out using purposive sampling followed by testing the validity of the data in the form of triangulation. This research was conducted at a vocational school center of excellence as a pilot project. PAI differentiated learning management in the independent curriculum at SMKN 1 Bakam uses 5 patterns, namely: (a) Preparation of KOSP (vision, mission and goals); (b) Preparation of learning administration and learning tools; (c) Implementation of differentiated learning; (d) Carry out academic supervision; (e) Formative assessment and summative assessment. Management of differentiated learning implementation is carried out with steps: 1). Develop learning administration (effective week, prota, prosem) and learning tools (CP, TP, ATP and teaching modules); 2). Conditioning teaching materials with methods, media and learning environments; 3). Carry out differentiated learning with steps: Pre-activity (non-cognitive and cognitive assessment); initial activities of content differentiation (material, interests and learning styles); core activities of process differentiation (use of methods, models and media), product differentiation (goods, services); Concluding activities with formative assessment activities; 4). Conduct learning assistance; 5). Conduct summative assessments

Penerapan Media Card Short Dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Arab

The development of science and technology, the power of teachers to improve education is getting stronger. Teachers have an important role in creating effective learning This research aims to find out whether the application of short card media can improve the Arabic speaking skills of class VIII students at SMPS Darul Qur'an Al-Maftuh Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi. This research was carried out at SMPS Darul Qur'an Al-Maftuh Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi. The research was carried out in January-February of the 2023/2024 academic year. This type of research is classroom action research (PTK). The data and data sources used in this classroom action research are observations, interviews, documentation and so on. This research is classroom action research (PTK), this classroom action research is action research carried out by teachers with the aim of knowing and improving the quality of implementation of learning in the classroom. The method used in this research is the classroom action practice research method (PTK). Based on the results of this research, the results of student and teacher learning activities in cycle 1 reached a score of 78.09% and in cycle II it increased to a score of 83.98% and the increase in learning outcomes based on student test scores was the largest in cycle I, namely with a score of 76 and in cycle II got a score of 90, from each cycle the average score increased to 80,5. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the application of Short card media improves the Arabic speaking skills of class VIII students at SMPS Darul Qur'an Al-Maftuh Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi. Proven to improve student learning outcomes

Fostering Literacy Skills Through Authentic Integration in K-8 Music Classrooms

The natural rhythm and inflection of language offer multiple and authentic ways for music teachers to connect their curriculum with learning in English Language Arts (ELA). While still addressing the National Core Arts Standards, music teachers can connect with ELA skills such as reading, writing, and speaking-listening. In this article, we explore these interdisciplinary intersections and suggest ways in which music teachers can meaningfully and effectively design instruction for authentic integration throughout the K-8 grades. Our focus is to promote integrated music education as a form of professional learning for music teachers. By designing multimodal activities that focus on standards-based learning outcomes, they can also support student success across the curriculum.

Analysis of the Role of Professional Teachers in Building Student Competencies in 21st Century Learning

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>In the 21</span><span>st </span><span>century, the main focus is on the development of the industrial revolution 4.0 era which emphasizes the importance of knowledge. Learning in this era aims to create more job opportunities and expand employment for Indonesians with superior quality human resources. The role of professional teachers is crucial in creating effective learning to develop creative, communicative, critical thinking and collaboration skills for learners in this era. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of professional teachers in developing students' competencies in the 21</span><span>st </span><span>century lear ning era. This research is a literature study, which involves collecting materials from books and scientific journals. The results showed that young teachers have a significant role in improving students' ability to master 21</span><span>st </span><span>century skills. They need to have an understanding of 21</span><span>st </span><span>century skills and the ability to apply them in learning. In addition, they must also be able to provide guidance and prepare students to master these skills. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that training and implementation of 21</span><span>st </span><span>century learning for young teachers is very effective in improving students' ability to master 21</span><span>st </span><span>century skills. </span></p><p><span>Keywords </span><span>: Professional, Competence, 21</span><span>st </span><span>Century Learning </span></p></div></div></div>

Facilitating professional development in teacher learning groups: development and validation of the ‘value creation questionnaire’

ABSTRACT Increasingly, teacher learning groups (TLGs) are considered valuable for teachers’ professional development. In TLGs, (student) teachers and teacher educators learn collectively through social interactions regarding jointly experienced practice issues. However, collective learning in TLGs may not emerge spontaneously and requires facilitation to achieve desired collective learning outcomes. An important way to facilitate collective learning is creating awareness of the value this may bring. Therefore, the ‘Value Creation Questionnaire’ (VC-Q) is developed in the present study. It can map the value creation and initiate group discussions of TLGs. This article describes the validation of the questionnaire (n = 290) using successive confirmatory factor analyses, resulting in an instrument with good psychometric properties. The final version of the questionnaire contains 19 items, measuring five factors that match the original values of the Value Creation Framework: Immediate Value, Potential Value, Applied Value, Realised Value, and Reframed Value. The VC-Q is suitable for quantitative research to gain more insight into the conditional and outcome variables of social learning. Future research can broaden the individual perspective of the VC-Q and incorporate theoretical dimensions regarding the collective side of value creation.

The emergence of a digital third space: Opportunities and constraints of digital practice assessment in teacher education

Practitioners and policymakers worldwide emphasise the need for research-based and professionally relevant teacher education, highlighting the importance of integrating epistemologies across schools and teacher education institutions. Drawing on the affordance concept, this study qualitatively investigates the perceived opportunities and constraints of Digital Practice Assessment (DPA) as a collaborative platform for triads of pre-service teachers, school-based and university-based teacher educators. It explores the perspectives of these stakeholders on the use of technology in teaching practice assessment and examines how their collaboration within these triads can facilitate the emergence of a third space. The third space is a metaphor that denotes the meeting place of epistemologies from research and practice in teacher education, where all stakeholders’ voices are heard. This examination sheds light on the potential benefits and challenges that DPA brings to the assessment process and highlights the importance of understanding the interplay between technology, collaboration, and professional development in teacher education. Through video-stimulated recall interviews of the assessment sessions, we show how recordings of teaching practice offer opportunities such as detailed feedback, enhanced reflections, and knowledge sharing, which are essential to research-based and practice-oriented teacher education. However, certain constraints were identified, such as the lack of contextual information and rigid roles within the assessment process. Still, despite the summative nature of DPA, our findings suggest that it has the potential to integrate formative assessment to foster the emergence of a third space and to support the development and learning of pre-service teachers.

Student welfare through involvement and networked learning in primary teacher training

What makes students eager to learn? This is a fundamental question for every educator. After all, students who are motivated and involved in their studies are more likely to succeed (Affolter, Gerber, Grund, & Wagner, 2015) and simply 'pleasant to teach'. Student welfare is particularly relevant for primary teacher training colleges in the Netherlands, which struggle with dwindling student numbers, high variety in student population, and the risk of study delay or dropout (Dutch Inspectorate of Education, 2017). In order to enhance student engagement, teacher training colleges in different regions in the Netherlands - Doetinchem, Utrecht, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam - have formed teacher learning groups (TLGs) on various topics relevant for (pre-service) teachers, consisting of students of different years, teacher trainers, and in-service teachers. TLGs are increasingly acknowledged as a powerful means of enhancing learning and development. On the one hand, they offer students room for social learning and agency, stimulating their involvement and motivation (Vrieling-Teunter, Van den Beemt, & De Laat, 2019). On the other, they stimulate and facilitate in-service teachers’ professional development (Lieberman & Wood, 2003). As TLG participants work together to solve authentic problems (Laferrière, Lamon, & Chan, 2006), both pre-service and in-service teachers gain specific and concrete ideas that can be directly related to their own classroom practice (Guskey, 2002). TLGs can thus be seen as social action evolving around relationships, or ties. TLGs, as collections of ties, enable both collaborative and individual learning and knowledge sharing (Schreurs et al., 2014).

Mechanisms and evidence of prospective teachers’ learning through enquiry-oriented practices: the case of a lesson study intervention

Existing research has highlighted the key role of observation and reflection in teacher learning during lesson study interventions, and how challenging it can be for pre-service teachers. This study focuses on the post-lesson discussion phase and on the observation of the research lesson of a lesson study process. It is carried out with early childhood education pre-service teachers who studied the Theory of Didactical Situations. The aim of our research is two-fold: finding evidence of the activation of pre-service teacher knowledge during the post-lesson discussion, and identifying mechanisms that may explain said activation as well as the potential development of their professional knowledge. To model pre-service teacher knowledge, the notion of teachers’ praxeological equipment from the Anthropological Theory of the Didactic, specified in the Theory of Didactical Situations, is used. It is hypothesised that potential teacher learning is mainly connected to the identification of particularly relevant episodes during the observation phase, henceforth referred to as critical events. The analysis of a group discussion on three critical events shows the activation and development of mathematical and didactic components of pre-service teachers’ praxeological equipment. However, it is found that it depends on the degree of dissonance these events can provoke, and on the quality and depth of the discussion that takes place around them. It is therefore concluded that the identification of critical events followed by productive discussion is a mechanism that explains teacher learning through lesson study, which can be enhanced by the intervention of teacher educators as mediators.

Priorities and possibilities for teacher professional learning in a (post)COVID-19 era

ABSTRACT This paper aims to strengthen understandings of both the current status of and future directions around teacher professional learning in Canada. Bearing in mind the significant shifts in teacher professional learning as a result of the pandemic, the paper utilises an existing framework around the features of high-quality professional learning from a prior study to analyse recent trends in teacher learning needs and professional learning modalities to identify priorities and possibilities for the future of teacher learning in the (post) COVID-19 era. Particular attention is paid to what we refer to as the COVID conundrum. On the one hand, the proliferation of online learning opportunities necessitated by the pandemic resulted in an increase in access for educators who have not been served well by traditional face-to-face models of professional learning. By the same token, however, the sheer volume of learning opportunities, combined with the privatisation and globalisation of online teacher learning (Educational International 2020a), presents challenges around ensuring professional learning is relevant and contextualised to local teaching and learning contexts.

Analysis of the Use of The Merdeka Teaching Platform For Quality Learning In The Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum

This research aims to determine the use of the independent teaching platform for the quality of learning of high school Economics teachers in the city of Pematangsiantar. The government provides this platform as a reference, collaboration forum and quality content. The Merdeka Mengajar platform is an important pillar in building better education. This research was carried out for high school level Economics teachers. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire using a Likert scale. The research method used is quantitative descriptive research. The population of this study were all Economics teachers at Senior High School (SMA) level in the city of Pematangsiantar. The sample was selected using purposive sampling with a sample size of 20 respondents. This research was conducted from January to February 2024. Data collection techniques used questionnaires. Data analysis uses the t test and significance values to see the use of the independent teaching platform for the quality of economics teacher learning. Based on the results of the data processing, a significance value of 0.000 was obtained and this figure is smaller than 0.05, therefore it can be concluded that there is an influence of the independent teaching platform variable (x) on the quality of economics teacher learning (y). Furthermore, to provide other supporting evidence, it can be seen from the calculated t and t table values in the processed data. The t value is 8.265 and the t table value is 2.10092. Because the calculated t value is greater than the t table, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the independent teaching platform on the quality of learning. The results of the research show that there is a significant influence in terms of the use of the independent teaching platform on the learning quality of high school economics teachers in the city of Pematangsiantar in implementing the independent curriculum.