<p> With the new goal of K-12 education being to prepare students to be college and career ready at the end of high school, education needs to start changing at the elementary school level. The literature suggests that teachers need reflective professional development (PD) to effectively teach to the new standards and to demonstrate change to their current instructional practices. This mixed-method multiple-case study investigated the impacts of a reflective professional development (PD) in changing elementary school teachers' instructional practices. </p><p> Teachers Instructional Portfolios (TIPs) were scored with a TIP rubric based on best practices in teaching mathematics problem-solving and science inquiry. The TIPs were also analyzed with a qualitative coding scheme. Case descriptions were written and all the collected data were used to explain the impacts of the reflective PD on changes in teachers' instructional practices. </p><p> While we found no predictive patterns in relation to teachers changing their classroom practices based on the reflective PD, we claim that teachers' desire to change might contribute to improvements in instruction. We also observed that teachers' self-assessment scores tend to be higher than the actual TIP scores corroborating with the literature on the usage of self-assessment to evaluate teachers' instructional practices.</p>

<p> Because of the increase of online education options and the continuously increasing demands on teacher time, this case study analyzed online mentoring's effectiveness for beginning teachers in one Midwestern school. Specifically, the case study analyzed what, if any, the effects were of including an online learning forum to modify the traditional teacher mentoring program as well as the experiences of the mentees. A further analysis was conducted considering the administrator's role in the creation and facilitation of an online learning forum for teacher mentoring. To guide the creation and maintenance of the online learning forum, the participating teachers completed the survey 'Beginning Teacher's Views on Practice' three times throughout the year of research. Both quantitative survey data as well as qualitative data including in-depth interviews and discussion board posts were later analyzed. From the survey analysis it was concluded that of the 12 areas of needed development indicated by the participating teachers, nine indicated minimal to strong positive growth. This level of growth indicated the online learning forum was able to provide beginning teachers with necessary career development. In regard to the experience of the mentees, through indepth surveys it was indicated that the online mentoring program often reflected aspects of previously conducted research; however, most importantly, the online learning forum experience provided a structured but personalized approach to learning. Considering the administrator's role in the facilitation of the online learning forum, it was concluded that the role is complex in that no matter the amount of trust and community built between the administrator and the beginning teachers, there is still a supervisor-subordinate relationship that is difficult to overcome. Although this case study offers a general context of an online learning forum for beginning teachers, further studies should investigate a larger number of participants who span several schools or several districts to increase participation and variety of perceptions and experiences. Further, it would be advantageous to investigate how multiple, non-administrative mentors who maintain the online learning forum affect the participants' experiences.</p>

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, 2009. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Jul 15, 2010). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-12, Section: A, page: 4554. Advisers: Martha Nyikos; Sharon Lynn Pugh.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, School of Education, 2009. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Jul 19, 2010). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-12, Section: A, page: 4643. Adviser: David J. Flinders.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Education, 2006. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-08, Section: A, page: 2923. Adviser: Jerome C. Harste.

The aim of the Diploma thesis was an analysis of the current teaching possibilities for kindergarten teachers and its related contribution for teaching profession. The thesis is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. Theoretical part is further divided into several sections that reflect terminology, legislation, forms of teachers' education, historical perspective on changes in teachers' education in the Czech Republic as well as a brief introduction to situations in abroad. The empirical part is established by structural dialogues among experts in pedagogical field and questionnaires filled out by teachers and parents whose children attend pre-school facilities. Conclusion of this thesis reflects current teaching possibilities and evaluates their contribution to the pedagogical public. Key Words Kindergarten, teacher training, education offer, qualification.

Submitted by admin tede (tede@pucgoias.edu.br) on 2018-11-06T20:35:52Z No. of bitstreams: 1 IBRAHIM MARTINS ALVES.pdf: 1528851 bytes, checksum: fd46421b1d5f1b45dfb040516e13cab5 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-06T20:35:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 IBRAHIM MARTINS ALVES.pdf: 1528851 bytes, checksum: fd46421b1d5f1b45dfb040516e13cab5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-08-28 / This dissertation is associated with the research line "State, Educational Policies and Institutions", from the Post-Graduation Program in Education of the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, and with the Research Group "Educational Policies and School Management". The research problem was the training of teachers for the deaf in an educational institution with the state of Goiás. The research aims, mainly, at investigating the dichotomy established between the Country and the state of Goiás public policies and at analyzing teacher training in the institutional context of a special school in this same federative unit. The specific objectives are the evaluation of the institution documents, the analysis of teachers’ educational profile, the investigation of these teachers’ mechanisms of inclusion in the education of the deaf, the work environment and these teachers’ level of satisfaction with the education of the deaf individuals. The investigative construction was based on a bibliographical study, having Borges (2013), Brzezinski (1987), and Mazzotta (2011) as reference among others of equal relevance. The research consisted of a qualitative case study which made use of instruments such as semi-structured interviews and questionnaires addressed to the teachers of the researched educational institution. The methodological course was supported by several authors who approach the theme, such as André (2013), Chizzotti (2014), and Galvão (2010). Data subsequent analysis indicated that, although considerable changes have occurred in the last decades, mainly after Law No. 10,436, of April 24, 2002, and Decree No. 5,626, dated December 22, 2005, there is still much to be done so that teacher training truly follows the established legal precepts. In the final considerations, we discuss the need to align teacher training for the deaf with current legislation so that the state of Goiás can provide "equality of access and permanence in the school" for all (BRAZIL, 1988). / Esta dissertação vincula-se à linha de Pesquisa “Estado, Políticas e Instituições Educacionais”, do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás, e ao Grupo de Pesquisa “Políticas Educacionais e Gestão Escolar”. Tem-se como problema de pesquisa a formação de professores para surdos em uma instituição educacional conveniada com o estado de Goiás. Este estudo objetivou investigar, principalmente, o instituinte e o instituído estabelecido entre as políticas públicas do País e do estado de Goiás e a formação desses professores, inseridos na instituição educacional especial conveniada nessa mesma unidade federativa. Seus objetivos específicos foram a análise de documentos da instituição pesquisada, a análise do perfil formativo dos docentes, a investigação dos mecanismos de inserção desse professor no ensino de surdos, o ambiente de trabalho e o nível de satisfação desses docentes com a educação dos sujeitos surdos. A construção investigativa embasou-se no estudo bibliográfico, tendo como referência Borges (2013), Brzezinski (1987) e Mazzotta (2011), dentre outros de igual relevância. De cunho qualitativo, se tratou de um estudo de caso, tendo sido utilizados instrumentos como entrevistas semiestruturadas e questionários direcionados aos docentes da instituição educacional pesquisada. O percurso metodológico foi amparado em vários autores que abordam o tema, tais como André (2013), Chizzotti (2014) e Galvão (2010). A análise dos dados apontou que, embora consideráveis mudanças tenham ocorrido nas últimas décadas, principalmente após a Lei nº 10.436, de 24 de abril de 2002, e o Decreto nº 5.626, de 22 de dezembro de 2005, ainda há muito o que avançar para que de fato a formação docente acompanhe os preceitos legais instituídos. Percebe-se que a complexidade da questão vai além das dificuldades de cumprimento do que recomenda a legislação vigente, atribuídas a questões de recursos tanto financeiros quanto humanos. Verifica-se também a necessidade de alinhamento da formação do professor para surdos com a legislação vigente para que de fato o estado de Goiás dê “igualdade de condições de acesso e permanência na escola” para todos (BRASIL, 1988).

The aim of this thesis is to analyse and describe aspects related to the process of becoming a teacher. The thesis is divided into two parts ? theoretical and research. In the theoretical part the thesis derives information from specialized publications dealing with teaching topics and discusses the history of teaching profession, teacher?s personality, competences and typology. It also analyses the prestige and the causes of feminization of the teaching profession. In the research part using a qualitative study it investigates aspects related to the process of becoming a teacher from the female perspective. The research is based on in-depth interviews with female primary school teachers in different periods of their teaching practise. Dealing with both parts the thesis summarises and generalizes the main aspects affecting the process of becoming a teacher. The thesis is completed with my short essay on a theme ?good teacher?.

The point of this study is to understand how Umeå university’s curriculum for the subject of history evolved in the time period 1970 to 2015. Therefore, this study will analyze Umeå university’s curriculum for the course History AB 1, that is included in the history teacher training education. Furthermore, this study will take this analyzation of the curriculum and compare it to the Swedish high school curriculum. This is to better understand the evolution of the education program for teachers, but also to study the symbiotic relationship between schools and universities. Moreover, this assignment will be using Stina Hallsén’s description of policy analyzes to examine the valuation and norms from Umeå’s curriculum, and then take the analyzation further by comparing it to the Swedish high school curriculum. It will thereafter be analyzed with Gert Biesta’s three concepts, Qualification, Socialization and subjectification. Biesta’s concepts will help to measure how good the education at the teacher education program in Umeå is. The results of the study can shortly be described that there’s a long line of changes happening at the teacher education program at Umeå university and the subject of history in the time period 1970 to 2015. The changes range from small differences like the curriculum changing pace, to big changes like entire course moments getting removed and new ones getting added. In addition, the curriculum from Umeå university gets compared to the Swedish high school curriculum. This comparison alongside the study’s framing of question serves to give better insight into how the teachers education program has changed and evolved during the time period. Lastly the results of this study show that yes, there is a symbiotic relationship between Umeå university’s education for teachers and the Swedish high school curriculum. Furthermore, the students attending the teacher training education are taught that becoming a teacher is a lifelong mission to evolve and understand the changes happening in the schools.