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Changing from a traditional approach to learning: teachers’ perceptions of introducing WebQuests into mathematics and science classrooms in Qatar
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Murphy, C and Abu-Tineh, A and Calder, N and Mansour, N, Changing from a traditional approach to learning: teachers' perceptions of introducing WebQuests into mathematics and science classrooms in Qatar, Teachers and Curriculum, 19, (1) pp. 9-16. ISSN 2382-0349 (2019) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.15663/tandc.v19i1.333
Abstract
Several studies have identified stress factors that teachers might experience in changing from a traditional approach to a more student-centred inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach. In this study, we report on teachers’ perceptions following professional development (PD) that introduced WebQuests as a didactic tool alongside ongoing classroom support into Qatari mathematics and science classrooms with students grades 4 to 8. The findings suggested that the use of WebQuests as a didactic tool provided a structure for many teachers that supported a change in teaching towards a student-oriented approach. Nevertheless, some stress factors remained, in relation to control of learning, managing time and classroom behaviour and the integration of IT.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | inquiry-based learning, teacher perspectives, professional development, STEM |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
| Research Field: | Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
| Objective Field: | Pedagogy |
| UTAS Author: | Murphy, C (Dr Carol Murphy) |
| ID Code: | 134025 |
| Year Published: | 2019 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2019-07-22 |
| Last Modified: | 2020-09-11 |
| Downloads: | 18 View Download Statistics |
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