Self-Efficacy Teaching and Knowledge Instrument for Science Teachers (SETAKIST)

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Building on previous research on the Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument (STEBI) (I. Riggs and L. Enochs, 1990), the Self-Efficacy Teaching and Knowledge Instrument for Science Teachers (SETAKIST), hypothesizes that science teacher self-efficacy exists in two constructs: teaching efficacy and knowledge efficacy. This instrument is comprised of 16 items, each measured by a 5-point Likert scale. The link provides documentation for the SETAKIST as well as the SETAKIST itself. Authors provide instrument validity and/or reliability information.

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Professional Development Integrating Technology: Does Delivery Format Matter?

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Abstract The goal of the two Power of Data (POD) projects was to increase science, technology and math skills through the implementation of project-based learning modules that teach students how to solve problems through data collection and analysis utilizing geospatial technologies. Professional development institutes in two formats were offered to encourage teachers to implement the modules. We compared teacher learning, teacher implementation, and student learning from the two different professional development formats to examine how each format supported teachers to implement the modules

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Real-World Inspired Classrooms

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This is a site for teachers to share and browse lesson ideas that will bring relevance and applicability into the classroom. The ideas and lessons on this site are the product of teacher-externs of the Real World Externships program, often based on their summer experience working in local businesses and industries.

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Weaving Computing into All Middle School Disciplines

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In order to get students interested in computing, we teach middle school teachers of different disciplines programming with Alice and work with them on integrating computing into their discipline. Alice provides an interface for novices to create animations easily and quickly, which is attractive to and fun for students. We have been developing Alice curriculum materials for integrating computing into middle school disciplines for six years. Although our target audience is middle school, our materials are used by teachers from elementary school to introductory college level. This paper

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Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

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The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) was introduced to the education research field as a theoretical framework for understanding teacher knowledge required for effective technology integration. Seven components are addressed in the TPACK framework: Technology Knowledge, Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge, Technological Pedagogical Knowledge, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. The link below provides access to the instrument and documentation about the instrument. Authors provide instrument

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Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment (TPSA)

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The Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment is a 20-question survey intended to assess an individual's proficiency with various uses of technology. The individual taking the survey chooses one of five levels of agreement for each question. The link below provides access to the instrument.

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Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale

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The Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (also known as the Ohio State Teacher Efficacy Scale (OSTES)) is a self assessment designed to gain a better understanding of the kinds of things that create difficulties for teachers in their school activities. Two forms, a long form with 24 items and a short forms with 12 items, include three teacher efficacy subscales: instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement. The links below provides access to the instrument and information on its development. Authors provide instrument validity and/or reliability information.

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Stages of Concern Questionnaire (SoCQ)

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Since its development in the 1970s, researchers, evaluators, and change facilitators have been using the Stages of Concern (SoC) Questionnaire to assess teacher concerns about new programs and practices. The purpose of this questionnaire is to determine what people are thinking about when using various programs or practices. It is intended to assess their levels of concerns at various times during the adoption process. The link below provides access to the instrument as well as documentation about the instrument.

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Stages of Adoption of Technology (SA)

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The Stages of Adoption of Technology (Stages v1.1) instrument is a quick self-assessment measure. It has been used in both preservice and inservice education to measure the impact of information technology training as well as trends over time. It is derived from the stages presented by Russell (1995) in research assessing adults learning to use electronic mail. Russell's stages included: (1) awareness, (2) learning the process, (3) understanding the application of the process, (4) familiarity and confidence, (5) adaptation to other contexts, and (6) creative applications to new contexts. The

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Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) – Levels of Use

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The Levels of Use is one of three components that make up the diagnostic dimensions of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model. Determining Levels of Use is done with the use of a series of questions that a facilitator asks a staff member, during a focused interview. The Levels of Use interview protocol enables educators to know not only the extent to which staff are using a new program but also whether individuals are at a beginning stage—still working through the challenges associated with grasping the program—or at a more advanced level, where he or she has expertise in using the program. With

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