Teacher perspectives on teaching and curriculum change in a 1:1 classroom environment
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand teacher perspectives in a 1:1 classroom environment, particularly regarding how teachers' pedagogy and curriculum design may be transformed by using computer technology. By using a hermeneutical lens, driven by a case study approach, this study's aim was to investigate how teachers perceived and interpreted their own pedagogy and curriculum change in a 1:1 classroom environment. This study was conducted in two different school districts and the participants were secondary teachers. The data sources for this study included two classroom observations, two interviews, a focus group discussion, and classroom documents. Individual case and cross-case analysis were completed in this study. All participants believed that the 1:1 program had strengthened their teaching strategies, curriculum design and student engagement. The participants demonstrated these perspectives with a mixture of teaching styles and curriculum choices. It seemed that their previous teaching experiences and use of technology influenced their approaches to the role of technology. This cross-case analysis found the participants had pedagogical transformations, enhanced and layered curriculum design, increased student successes, and the need for teacher support and buy-in in their 1:1 programs.\
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