Exploring Relationship between Pakistani Teachers’ Pedagogical Beliefs and ICT Use for Teaching and Learning

Background: The aim of present study is to investigate relationship between Pakistani teachers’ pedagogical beliefs and ICT use for teaching and learning. Previous studies found close relationship between pedagogical beliefs and teaching practices including use of ICT. However, variation in results is also reported and attributed to cultural and contextual differences. Methodology: Quantitative approach was used to study a sample of 231 Pakistani basic education teachers from middle and upper-middle range private schools, mostly from large urban centres. Results: This study confirmed previously study results that constructivist-compatible pedagogical beliefs are significantly related to both traditional and constructivist use of ICT. However, it is also found that traditional-transmission pedagogical beliefs are significantly related to traditional use of ICT – a finding not reported in previous studies. Some amounts of ICT training for pedagogical purpose exhibit significant impact on ICT use, in particular constructivist use of ICT. Similarly age also play a role as younger teachers are more likely to use ICT, however, no significant difference of pedagogical beliefs and ICT use was found between male and female teachers. Recommendation for practice and further investigation are made in chapter 5.

Teachers' perceptions of effects of terminal examinations on teaching and learning at the secondary school level in Zimbabwe

This study was particularly aimed at the examinations and the effect they have on schooling at the secondary school level in Zimbabwe. The views and opinions of teachers on the use of terminal examinations for certification and the influence they are seen to have on teachers' approach to the curriculum were examined. The literature has shown that there is widespread criticism of the justice and effects of terminal examinations. It is argued that they lead to an over-emphasis of that which is measured, knowledge and intellectual ability, at the expense of that kind of education progress which is almost impossible to measure in an end-of-the-course assessment. Three hundred and six secondary school teachers responded to a survey which asked for teachers' perceptions of examinations and the curriculum. The findings of this study indicated that teaching is structured towards examinations. Although teachers are trying to teach and develop reasoning skills and other activities, the pressure of examinations and the importance of doing well in them force teachers to restrict themselves to examination requirements.

TA tales : [re]storying the teaching and learning experiences of university teaching assistants

This inquiry examines reported critical incidents that shaped the lived experience of 5 university TAs as they negotiated multiple roles and relationships within the teaching and learning context. Questions and ensuing conversations explore the ways in which these critical incidents in teaching contributed to the TAs' understanding of themselves as teachers, of teaching and learning tensions in higher education, and of the institutional contexts in which they work. The inquiry also explores the ways in which narrative, particularly creative fiction, can represent the stories TAs tell of their experiences.

Postsecondary Teaching and Learning Development Needs: Motivators and Barriers Associated With Participation in Educational Development

This study investigated instructor perceptions of motivators and barriers that exist with respect to participation in educational development in the postsecondary context. Eight instructors from a mid-size, research intensive university in south-western Ontario participated in semistructured interviews to explore this particular issue. Data were analyzed using a qualitative approach. Motivation theory was used as a conceptual framework in this study, referring primarily to the work of Ryan and Deci (2000), Deci and Ryan (1985), and Pink (2009). The identified motivators and barriers spanned all 3 levels of postsecondary institutions: the micro (i.e., the individual), the meso (i.e., the department or Faculty), and the macro (i.e., the institution). Significant motivators to participation in educational development included desire to improve one’s teaching (micro), feedback from students (meso), and tenure and promotion (macro). Significant barriers to participation included lack of time (micro), the perception that an investment towards one’s research was more important than an investment to enhancing teaching (meso), and the impression that quality teaching was not valued by the institution (macro). The study identifies connections between the micro, meso, macro framework and motivation theory, and offers recommendations for practice.

English vocabulary teaching and learning strategies in Secondary Education

Resumen basado en el de la publicaci??n

Critical thinking as a self-regulatory process component in teaching and learning

Resumen tomado de la publicaci??n

Blackboard for teaching and learning

A slideshow and supporting handout used in a workshop that discusses how Blackboard can be used to effectively support student learning.

Online teaching and learning presentations September seminar 2013

Slides from presenters at the CITE seminar for staff

Teaching and learning vocabulary : an introduction for English students. 'Enseñar y aprender vocabulario : una introducción para estudiantes de inglés'.

Resumen basado en el del autor

All in all : a plural view of our teaching and learning. 'En total : una visión plural de nuestra enseñanza y aprendizaje'.

Textos en español y en inglés

Teaching and learning in multicultural schools : an integrated approach.

Este texto proporciona detallados consejos prácticos y sugerencias para los educadores de escuelas pertenecientes a comunidades muy diversas, culturalmente y lingüísticamente. Algunos capítulos se centran en las necesidades de los estudiantes de comunidades de inmigrantes, especialmente los que están aprendiendo la lengua de enseñanza, aunque también se incluyen otros grupos minoritarios.

A practical introduction to first steps : assessment, teaching and learning. 'Una introducción práctica a los primeros pasos : evaluación, enseñanza y aprendizaje'.

Es un recurso pensado para apoyar a los docentes en la labor de mejorar los niveles de alfabetización infantil y, alcanzar los objetivos que se han marcado para los estudiantes y las escuelas. Para ello, se establece la evaluación de este proceso de enseñanza del lenguaje oral y escrito, a través del llamado 'proceso de desarrollo continuo', por el cual el profesor puede supervisar y evaluar el progreso de sus alumnos desde la guardería y en los sucesivos años de escolarización, mediante la utilización de estrategias que cubran las necesidades específicas de cada uno de ellos en el contexto de la misma clase.

Changing times, 1066-1500. Teaching and learning file.

Es una serie que presenta la historia de una manera que compromete y motiva, al tiempo que hace el aprendizaje activo y divertido. Añade reto y emoción a cada lección. Le proporciona al profesor: los planes, los recursos y la inspiración que necesita para incorporar nuevas estrategias en la enseñanza; objetivos claros para preparar Las actividades: guía para hacer cualquier preparación: ideas alternativas para empezar las sesiones y para el seguimiento de la tarea.

Modern times, 1750-1990 : teaching and learning file.

Material didáctico formado por unas notas detalladas que contienen orientación y asesoramiento para que el profesor utilice las hojas de trabajo que les siguen. Estas hojas de trabajo establecen cuáles son los objetivos y los resultados del aprendizaje que han de cumplir los alumnos, y para ello, se incluyen de varios tipos. Unas, pueden utilizarse para tareas de apoyo referidas al libro del alumno y, otras, son para actividades autónomas ó genéricas. Este recurso contiene también las hojas de trabajo para los libros del alumno editados en dos versiones: básica (foundation) y principal (core).