Evidence-based Technology Enhanced Alternative Curriculum in Higher Education (E-TEACH)

Abstract

Each of the following four thrusts is framed within evidence-based decision making; the thrusts are interdependent and converge on student learning, defining a focal point of impact reflected in the project goals, activities, and evaluation plan. Curriculum refinement. Faculty will revise core, content, and pedagogical courses while students and faculty use technology for teaching, learning, and improving practice. Faculty development. Faculty and preservice teachers will learn, then model, technology practices that engage students in learning, especially those typically challenging to students. Technology integration. Course activities will engage preservice teachers in the use of student performance data to make informed decisions related to the integration of technology. Ongoing support. Faculty will utilize a continuous support system keyed to content, methods, and clinical experiences; preservice teachers will use this system throughout initial preparation and continue to access during field experiences and beyond.