Search results for: Williams Douglas C.

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Exploring the Effectiveness of a Field Experience Program in a Pedagogical Laboratory: The Experience of Teacher Candidates
Authors: Ma Yuxin, Lai Guolin, Williams Douglas C., Prejean Louise, Ford Mary Jane
To affect change in teacher candidates’ beliefs of technology integration, the authors created a pedagogical laboratory as well as a field experience program that operates within the pedagogical laboratory. This paper presents a qualitative study of teacher candidates’ field experience in the pedagogical laboratory.
Published: 2008
Updated: Feb. 11, 2009
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A Model for Facilitating Field Experience in a Technology-Enhanced Model Pedagogical Laboratory
Authors: Ma Yuxin, Lai Guolin, Williams Douglas C., Prejean Louise, Ford Mary Jane
This paper presents a model for implementing a field experience program in a technology-enhanced pedagogical laboratory where teacher candidates practice and reflect on theory-based instructional strategies. The model consists of three steps: teacher candidate preparation, laboratory experience, and reflection.
Published: 2008
Updated: Jul. 10, 2008
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Acquisition of Physics Content Knowledge and Scientific Inquiry Skills in a Robotics Summer Camp
Authors: Williams Douglas C., Ma Yuxin, Lai Guolin
This paper presents a mixed methods study exploring the impact of a summer robotics camp on middle school students’ physics content knowledge and scientific inquiry skills. It was found that the camp enhanced students’ physics content knowledge but failed to improve their skills in conducting cientific inquiry. Qualitative data provided an explanation of the findings.
Published: 2008
Updated: Mar. 09, 2008