An Exploratory Study on the Perspectives of Prospective Computer Teachers following Project-Based Learning

Autor/inn/en	Karaman, Selcuk; Celik, Suat
Titel	An Exploratory Study on the Perspectives of Prospective Computer Teachers following Project-Based Learning
Quelle	In: International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 18 (2008) 2, S.203-215 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0957-7572
DOI	10.1007/s10798-006-9021-1
Schlagwörter	Student Projects; Programming Languages; Time Management; Active Learning; Teacher Attitudes; Courseware; Instructional Design; Questionnaires; Content Analysis; Web Sites; Computer Science Education; Preservice Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Teaching Methods; Education Courses; Educational Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulprojekt; Zeitmanagement; Aktives Lernen; Lehrerverhalten; Lernsoftware; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Fragebogen; Inhaltsanalyse; Web-Design; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Fortbildungskurs; Unterrichtsmedien
Abstract	This study investigates perceptions of 29 prospective teachers about a course based on Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The course, "Authoring Languages in PC Environment (B-320)" lasted in 14 weeks in fall semester of 2004-2005. In this course each prospective teacher carried out a project that requires designing and developing courseware individually. This study is qualitative in nature and data were collected through an open ended questionnaire composed of seven items and analyzed by content analysis technique. The results show that prospective teachers found PBL as an effective way of learning. It also suggests that when efficient guidance about technical issues and time management is provided, PBL approach can be successfully implemented in computer related courses such as programming language and web designing. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10