Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of trainees towards a professional development program. The target is to train teachers on how to use a learning management system called “Blackboard” for designing courses that could be taught online in the future. I used technological pedagogical and content knowledge as a theoretical framework (TPACK) for designing the training. The design of the professional development program took into consideration two learning theories—constructivist learning theory and cognitive multimedia learning theory as part of the pedagogy component of the TPACK framework. Design-based research with one contextual phase without subsequent interventions was used for conducting this study. Semi-structured interviews, a survey with closed ended questions, and a performance exam were used for data collection. The results are presented aligned with the study’s research questions and purpose. The findings showed positive attitude towards the professional development program as a whole and the manual and problem-based activities in particular, with some recommendations for further enhancement. The results of this study attempt to assist professional development designers in the design of other training programs. Finally, theoretical and practical implications are highlighted based on the discussion and conclusions drawn. Keywords: Technological pedagogical and content knowledge, TPACK, TPCK, constructivist, problem-based learning, cognitive multimedia learning, CMLT, design-based research, mixed methods
Department
International & Comparative Education Department
Degree Name
MA in International & Comparative Education
Graduation Date
Fall 1-24-2016
Submission Date
January 2015
First Advisor
Hozayin, Russanne
Second Advisor
NA
Third Advisor
NA
Committee Member 1
El-Deghaidy, Heba
Committee Member 2
Zaalouk, Malak
Committee Member 3
NA
Extent
179 p.
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Rights
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Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Rasha, E.
(2016).Constructivist and cognitive multimedia learning theories as tools for training teachers on how to integrate technology using the TPACK framework for teaching Arabic online [Master's Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1435
MLA Citation
Rasha, Essam. Constructivist and cognitive multimedia learning theories as tools for training teachers on how to integrate technology using the TPACK framework for teaching Arabic online. 2016. American University in Cairo, Master's Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1435