Five Steps to Success: Implementing Geospatial Technologies in the Science Classroom

dc.creator	Hagevik, Rita Anne
dc.date	2011-05-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:20:54Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:20:54Z
dc.identifier	1937-3929
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/bb235241b76a446c9c18623113f39690
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/20226
dc.description	This research article presents the interpretations of three science teacher leaders and twelve participants involved in a professional development program called the 5-Step GT Program. Interviews and a questionnaire were used to construct case studies of implementation. The findings showed that the program was unique in that it was cumulative and flexible, with each step increasing in complexity, taking the participant from learning a base of computer skills and science content, to conducting community-based projects but at the teacher‟s own pace. A built-in leadership component provided a means of dissemination into the local school districts. Continuous support, geospatial technology community support, amid collaboration with scientists; and direct pedagogical instruction proved to be essential components of the program. Approaching teacher professional development from a personal teacher development perspective supported teacher confidence in using geospatial technologies in the teachers‟ classrooms.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	East Carolina University
dc.relation	http://www.joci.ecu.edu/index.php/JoCI/article/view/70/pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1937-3929
dc.source	Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 34-53 (2011)
dc.subject	science education
dc.subject	geospatial technologies
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Five Steps to Success: Implementing Geospatial Technologies in the Science Classroom
dc.type	article