Preparing general technology teachers in China for new roles and responsibilities
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Chen, Dan |
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06/01/2012
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This paper discusses the conceptualization, implementation and initial findings of a professional learning program (PLP) which used LEGO® robotics as one of the tools for teaching general technology (GT)in China’s secondary schools. The program encouraged teachers to design learning environments that can be realistic, authentic, engaging and fun. 100 general technology teachers from high schools in 30 provinces of China participated. The program aimed to transform teacher classroom practice, change their beliefs and attitudes, allow teachers to reflect deeply on what they do and in turn to provide their students with meaningful learning. Preliminary findings indicate that these teachers had a huge capacity for change. They were open-minded and absorbed new ways of learning and teaching. They became designers who developed innovative models of learning which incorporated learning processes that effectively used LEGO® robotics as one of the more creative tools for teaching GT. |
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IACSIT PRESS |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/49249/4/Preparing_General_Technology_Teachers_in_China_for_New_Roles_and_Responsibilities.pdf http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/servlet/opac?punumber=1003130 Lee, Kar-Tin (2012) Preparing general technology teachers in China for new roles and responsibilities. In Chen, Dan (Ed.) International Proceedings of Economics, Development and Research: E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, IACSIT PRESS, Harbour Plaza Resort City, Hong Kong, pp. 80-84. |
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©2012 IACSIT Press, Singapore All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. |
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Office of Education Research; School of Curriculum; Faculty of Education |
Palavras-Chave | #130106 Secondary Education #130212 Science Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy #130306 Educational Technology and Computing #130313 Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators #Professional development #general technology teachers #LEGO #constructivism #robotics |
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Conference Paper |