The impact of Technology-Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) implementation on student learning and teachers鈥?teaching in a high school context

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• 作者：Ruey S. Shieh ; ^{rueys99@gmail.com}
• 关键词：Constructivist-oriented pedagogy ; Improving classroom teaching ; Teaching beliefs ; Technology-enhanced instruction
• 刊名：Computers and Education
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：34_03601315
• 类别：cp
• 出版时间：September, 2012
• 卷：59
• 期：2
• 页码：206-214
• 文件大小：184 K

摘要

Technology-Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) is a pedagogical innovation established in a technology-enhanced multimedia studio, emphasizing constructivist-oriented teaching and learning. In Taiwan, an increasing number of schools are adopting the TEAL notion to deliver courses. This study examines the impact of TEAL on both student performance and teachers鈥?teaching of physics in the context of one of the high schools. A quasi-experimental research approach was used to conduct the study. Data sources include pre-/post-tests, interviews, class observations, and the researcher鈥檚 journals. The findings reveal that the benefits that the participants gained from exposure to the innovative instruction appear in various aspects in addition to the students鈥?test results. Having higher interest in attending physics classes and being more active in participating in extracurricular science activities on the part of the students, and being more enthusiastic about and confident in helping students strengthen their physics concepts on the part of the teacher, are among the non-test score gains. The students鈥?achievements and positive responses to the teacher鈥檚 instruction seem to have motivated his dedication and confidence. It is also found that teachers鈥?teaching beliefs and desire to change greatly affected their classroom practices and technology integration. To more effectively implement instructional innovations in a school, suggestions are provided.