Remote classroom modelling: a professional development model for in‑service generalist primary teachers of science

Title
Remote classroom modelling: a professional development model for in‑service generalist primary teachers of science
Publication Date
2024
Author(s)
Rizk, Nadya
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3422-7687
Email: nrizk3@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:nrizk3
Taylor, Subhashni
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1624-0901
Email: btaylo26@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:btaylo26
Taylor, Neil
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8438-319X
Email: ntaylor6@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:ntaylor6
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Springer
Place of publication
The Netherlands
DOI
10.1007/s13384-022-00594-5
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/53992
Abstract

We present a model for Professional Development (PD) for in-service generalist primary teachers of science. The Remote Classroom Modelling (RCM) model is specifcally designed to address salient challenges in the context of professional isolation. We share the principles that supported the design of this PD prototype, and the insights and lessons learned from a pilot of the model. We employed open-ended questionnaires, individual interviews and focus group interviews using a qualitative exploratory study to capture the experiences of teachers and students involved in this trial. Our findings suggest that the model supports primary teachers in developing: (1) their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge, (2) their leadership, and (3) their resourcefulness in science. Our analysis reveals two important factors underpinning the successful implementation of this model: participant engagement and expert support. We discuss the applicability of this model in different settings and propose an agenda to progress the development of the RCM.

Link
Citation
Australian Educational Researcher, v.51, p. 195-211
ISSN
2210-5328
0311-6999
Start page
195
End page
211

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