Flexibly Adaptive Professional Development in Support of Teaching Science with Geospatial Technology |
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| Authors: | Nancy M Trautmann and James G MaKinster |
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| Institution: | (1) Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA;(2) Education Department, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Merritt Hall 100, Geneva, NY 14456, USA |
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| Abstract: | The flexibly adaptive model of professional development, developed in the GIT Ahead project, enables secondary science teachers to incorporate
a variety of geospatial technology applications into wide-ranging classroom contexts. Teacher impacts were evaluated quantitatively
and qualitatively. Post-questionnaire responses showed significant growth in teachers’ perceived technological expertise,
interest, and ability to integrate geospatial technology into their science teaching. Application of the Technical Pedagogical
Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework to three case studies illustrates such growth. Crucial aspects of professional development
in support of teaching science with geospatial technology include intensive training, ongoing support, a supportive learning
community, and flexibility in terms of support provided and implementation expectations. Implications are presented for design
of professional development and use of TPACK in evaluating impacts. |
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