Preservice teachers’ perceptions of using hypermedia and video to examine the nature of literacy instruction
Abstract
We examined students' perceptions of media, specifically videos and a hypermedia learning environment, the Reading Classroom Explorer (rce), when placed in an existing preservice literacy methods course. Participant interviews and course papers indicated that these media (a) enrich classroom learning by providing images of progressive literacy teaching learned in coursework, (b) provide opportunities - unconstrained by school-day hours or geographic location - to observe, reflect on, and analyze practice, and (c) expand students' internship experience by providing multiple approaches to literacy instruction. Students reported that hypermedia (rce) allowed them to easily revisit video and analyze activities across school sites, but they were more comfortable with and liked the context provided by videos. Limitations of the media and future contexts of use are discussed.
Reference
Hughes, J. E., Packard, B. W.-L., & Pearson, P. D. (2000). Preservice teachers’ perceptions of using hypermedia and video to examine the nature of literacy instruction.
Journal of Literacy Research,
32(4), 599–629.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10862960009548097
Journal
Journal of Literacy Research
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
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- Postgraduate teacher education programme
Preservice Sample Size
15
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- Interview 1 year later
- Interview following the course
- Interviews
- Survey
- Video
- Writing Artifacts
Data Analysis Tools
- Constant comparative analysis
- Triangulation
Researcher Positionality
- Inside (studying their own programs)
Research Questions
How do preservice teachers perceive media (video and hypermedia) impacting their literacy instruction in coursework, observation opportunities, and internship?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
Wat do preservice teachers perceive to be the advantages and disadvantages of hypermedia video clips and full-length videos?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes