Research Model of Technology Integration in Mathematics and Science: A Focus on Charter Schools - Softcover

Ojose, Bobby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639079744 ISBN 13: 9783639079746

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2008

Synopsis

This book whose focus is on the promising practicesof using technology in teaching isintended for researchers, school administrators, andteachers of mathematics and science.It explicates the characteristics associated with thepractice; highlighted the resourcesavailable to the schools involved in the study andhow the resources are utilized; exploredthe challenges; and pinpointed the positiveeducational outcomes that come with thepractice of using technology to teach mathematics andscience. School administrators(principal, assistants, and technology specialists)should find the book useful becausethey can incorporate the insights and suggestionsmade throughout the book in thetechnology program of their school. Those interestedin establishing a new school thatwill utilize technology in teaching will also findthe book useful in terms of a curriculumand instructional practices to guide the school'sprogram. The model of networking andcollaboration among teachers in their professionaldevelopment activities shouldparticularly be useful for teachers in both publicand private schools. Researchers canalso replicate this study.

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About the Author

Bobby Ojose is an Assistant Professor at the University of Redlands in California. He has BS in math; MA in curriculum and teaching; and doctorate in math and science education. His research interests encompass math education with focus on the constructive teaching of math. He teaches math education and qauntitative methods courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639079744
• ISBN 13: 9783639079746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104