This study explored how the pedagogical knowledge construct of TPACK and a scaffolded use gradual release responsibility framework helped preservice teachers design literacy instruction with iPad. qualitative used an interpretivist approach case to closely examine each participant’s (n = 38) experience iPad plan instruction. Data were triangulated observation logs, individual surveys, lesson ar...

These four case studies examine the introduction of interactive videodisc technology into three classroom settings by two art and two science teachers at the elementary school level. Five models of videodisc use were employed: (1) teacher presentation or teacher-led class discussion; 2) activity stimulus; (3) programmed disc-based environments (i.e., simulations, games, or other problem-solving...

This observational study examined kindergarteners’ (n=170) exposure to literacy instruction in their classrooms (n=36), child-by-instruction interactions, and behavioral engagement in relation to literacy skills. Time spent in four instructional contextswas coded according towhomanaged children’s attention (teacher-managed, TM or child-managed, CM), and the content focus (basic skills such as t...

This study examines the relation of language arts instruction to students’ letter-word reading skill growth from the beginning of 1st grade to the end of 2nd grade using cross-classified random effects models. Amounts of teacher-managed, code-focused instruction in 1st and 2nd grade each uniquely predicted students’ letter-word reading skill growth; plus, there were child-by-instruction interac...

This paper proposes a Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) system that teaches students how to write Japanese characters. The most important feature of the system is the usage of synthesized speech to interact with users. The CAI system has a video display tablet interface. A user traces a pattern of a character using the tablet pen, and simultaneously his tracing is shown on the display. When t...

Professional development is critical in providing constant updates on EFL teachers’ teaching practice. This mixed methods study was conducted to explore the effects of participation in action research on EFL teachers’ practice. Eighteen junior school English teachers participated in this study. Teacher participants conducted their action research during a five-month period. The quantitative pha...

This study investigates whether a computer assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) system can help young learners improve word-level pronunciation skills in English as a foreign language at a level comparable to that achieved through traditional teacher-led training. The pronunciation improvement of a group of learners of 11 years of age receiving teacher-fronted instruction was compared to that...

This paper presents result of the first stage of a three-year research project on Development media-based training model. The project aiming at developing training model based on media which in line with teachers need in order to improve elementary school teacher competence in science teaching. In this first stage of research four actions has been conducted, they are: (1) Developing the criteri...