Online resources for lesson planning : perspectives of students, faculty, and teachers
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Amy J. Mejia Robles (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Karen La Paro
Abstract: The growth of online resources for lesson planning in education is becoming readily apparent, however, there is not much information about whether these resources are used in early childhood educational contexts. This exploratory mixed-methods study sought insight on preservice teachers, faculty, and current in-service teachers' perspectives regarding the use of online resources for lesson planning. Preservice teachers in a Birth to Kindergarten practicum course completed a survey. Preservice teachers and faculty from the same university and inservice teachers from a private childcare center were interviewed about this topic. Survey data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and interview data used an inductive thematic analysis approach. Survey data showed that the majority of preservice teachers reported using online resources from a variety of sources, support from their teacher preparation program is important, preservice teachers have confidence in evaluating online resources, and will use online resources for lesson planning in the future. Findings from the interview data revealed six main themes. Preservice teachers, faculty, and in-service teachers had two main themes each, in addition to subthemes that will be discussed. From these perspectives, early childhood educators and teacher preparation programs could begin thinking about ways to discuss and evaluate online resources for lesson planning that supports preservice teachers and teachers’ professional development.
Online resources for lesson planning : perspectives of students, faculty, and teachers
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Created on 5/1/2024
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Educational perspectives, Instructional preparation, Internet use, Lesson planning, Preservice teachers, Technology
- Subjects
- Early childhood education
- Internet in education
- Lesson planning