NAGC 58th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Teacher instructional quality in a university-based enrichment program: Lessons learned from the observers perspective
Track
:
Professional Development
Date:
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Time:
9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
EST
Room:
Marlborough A
CO-PRESENTER
(S):
Marcia Gentry, Professor, Purdue Univeristy
Jiaxi Wu, Doctoral Student, Purdue University
Yang Yang, Doctoral Candidate, Purdue University
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Marcia Gentry, Professor, Purdue Univeristy
Enyi Jen, Doctoral Student, Purdue University
Jiaxi Wu, Doctoral Student, Purdue University
Yang Yang, Doctoral Candidate, Purdue University
PRESENTER
:
Enyi Jen, Doctoral Student, Purdue University
Description
In this session, presenters share lessons from teacher observations conducted in a university-based enrichment program. Using a sample of 85 teachers, over two years, instructional methods used by teachers of humanities and STEM courses are described and their strengths and weaknesses analyzed. Comparisons of experienced and first-time gifted teachers, and between teachers of primary-aged and upper-elementary students are made. These findings inform participants about possible areas to emphasize in teacher-training sessions when developing enrichment programs and courses. The presenters also discuss differentiating teacher training to improve the professional development for teachers with different backgrounds and experiences.
No items are available for this session.
