The implementation and evaluation of teacher training in gaming instruction for secondary science: An action research project | Posted on:2017-10-20 | Degree:D.Ed | Type:Dissertation | University:Capella University | Candidate:Sanders, Veronica | Full Text:PDF | GTID:1467390011993209 | Subject:Teacher Education | Abstract/Summary: | PDF Full Text Request | This study implemented and evaluated gaming instruction as a professional development for science teachers at a Georgia high school. It was guided by four research questions that (a) assessed the impact of training in gaming instruction and evaluation of that training on science teachers' ability to use games; (b) examined evidence showing that science teachers used games; (c) assessed the impact of the implementation and subsequent evaluation of games-based training on how science teachers instruct their students; and (d) explored the use of change management principles to help teachers transition from traditional to gaming instruction. The study included a purposive sampling of 10 volunteer science teachers who received the professional development of training in gaming instruction and were observed as they used games to instruct their students. Quantitative data were collected from interviews, observations, and reviews of student assignments and teacher plans, and were statistically analyzed to answer the research questions. These same methods were used to obtain qualitative data, which were also analyzed to answer the research questions as well as to understand the meaning, beliefs and experience behind the numbers. Ultimately, data analysis revealed that the science teachers not only used gaming instruction but also that the training helped them to use gaming instruction and that they considered gaming instruction a viable instruction methodology. Finally, data analysis revealed that change management was successfully used in the study. | Keywords/Search Tags: | Instruction, Science, Training, Data analysis revealed, Answer the research questions, Professional development, Change management, Evaluation | PDF Full Text Request | Related items |
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