Cutts, Q. , Robertson, J., Donaldson, P. and O’Donnell, L. (2017) An evaluation of a professional learning network for computer science teachers. Computer Science Education, 27(1), pp. 30-53. (doi: 10.1080/08993408.2017.1315958)
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Abstract
This paper describes and evaluates aspects of a professional development programme for existing CS teachers in secondary schools (PLAN C) which was designed to support teachers at a time of substantial curricular change. The paper’s particular focus is on the formation of a teacher professional development network across several hundred teachers and a wide geographical area. Evidence from a series of observations and teacher surveys over a two-year period is analysed with respect to the project’s programme theory in order to illustrate not only whether it worked as intended, by why. Results indicate that the PLAN C design has been successful in increasing teachers’ professional confidence and appears to have catalysed powerful change in attitudes to learning. Presentation of challenging pedagogical content knowledge and conceptual frameworks, high-quality teacher-led professional dialogue, along with the space for reflection and classroom trials, triggered examination of the teachers’ own current practices.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | The PLAN C project was funded by the Scottish Government under the title “Continuing Professional Development for Teachers of Computing Science”. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Cutts, Professor Quintin and Donaldson, Mr Peter |
Authors: | Cutts, Q., Robertson, J., Donaldson, P., and O’Donnell, L. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science College of Social Sciences > School of Education College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Pedagogy, Praxis & Faith |
Journal Name: | Computer Science Education |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis (Routledge) |
ISSN: | 0899-3408 |
ISSN (Online): | 1744-5175 |
Published Online: | 21 April 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor and Francis Group |
First Published: | First published in Computer Science Education 27(1): 30-53 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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