MAGDAIRE: A model to foster pre-service teachers' ability in integrating ICT and teaching in Taiwan

Authors

  • Chun-Yen Chang National Taiwan Normal University
  • Yu-Ta Chien National Taiwan Normal University
  • Yueh-Hsia Chang National Taiwan Normal University
  • Chen-Yung Lin National Taiwan Normal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.806

Abstract

This report describes our efforts in fostering Taiwanese pre-service teachers' ability to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) and teaching. The current state of science teacher education and ICT policies in Taiwan are documented briefly. The course model, MAGDAIRE (abbreviated from Modeled Analysis, Guided Development, Articulated Implementation, and Reflected Evaluation) is then introduced to counterbalance the insufficiency of the current teacher education courses in Taiwan. The model is subsequently employed to enhance a science teacher education course at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). The study conducted along with the course indicates that MAGDAIRE can significantly improve pre-service teachers' ICT knowledge and skills. Moreover, MAGDAIRE can significantly enhance pre-service teachers' sensitivity to the complex interactions between ICT, pedagogy, and subject matter. Some recommendations for employing the proposed model to enhance teacher education courses are discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • Chun-Yen Chang, National Taiwan Normal University

    Professor and Director, Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Science Education Center, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Department of Earth Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

  • Yu-Ta Chien, National Taiwan Normal University
    PhD student, Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University
  • Yueh-Hsia Chang, National Taiwan Normal University
    Assistant Research Fellow, Science Education Center,
    National Taiwan Normal University
  • Chen-Yung Lin, National Taiwan Normal University
    Professor and Dean
    Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
    Office of Teacher Education and Careers Service, National Taiwan Normal University
    Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

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Published

2012-08-15

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 6 (2012): Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

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Articles

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How to Cite

Chang, C.-Y., Chien, Y.-T., Chang, Y.-H., & Lin, C.-Y. (2012). MAGDAIRE: A model to foster pre-service teachers’ ability in integrating ICT and teaching in Taiwan. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28(6). https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.806