Use of instructional technology to improve teacher candidate knowledge of vocabulary instruction
Abstract
Teacher educators play an influential role in the chain of improvement needed to address gaps in vocabulary knowledge and performance for some children. If created in careful accordance to design principles, multimedia can serve as a tool to improve preservice teacher knowledge in this domain. The present experimental study investigated a multimedia-based intervention, which pairs a modeling video with a Content Acquisition Podcast (i.e., video plus CAP), to teach preservice teachers (n ¼ 101) about an effective vocabulary intervention for students at risk for or with learning disabilities. Preservice teachers were randomly assigned to either watch a video plus CAP or read a practitioner-friendly reading on vocabulary instruction. Those who watched the video plus CAP significantly outperformed the comparison group on a posttest and maintenance test of knowledge.
Reference
Ely, E., Pullen, P. C., Kennedy, M. J., Hirsch, S. E., & Williams, M. C. (2014). Use of instructional technology to improve teacher candidate knowledge of vocabulary instruction. Computers & Education, 75, 44–52. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2014.01.013
Journal
Computers & Education
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
- Pre-test, Intervention, Post-test
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
- Teacher education coursework
Preservice Participants
- Graduate and undergraduate
Preservice Sample Size
101
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- maintenance test
- pre-/post-assessment
Data Analysis Tools
Researcher Positionality
Research Questions
To what extent can video plus CAP (a) improve preservice teacher knowledge of an effective vocabulary intervention, and (b) sustain improved knowledge over time?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes