Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Student-teachers through Self-directed Learning in an Online Learning Environment

Principal Supervisor

Dr. Chan Yip Cheung, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Mak Kwan Wing, Kelvin, Department of Educational Administration and Policy
Professor Lau Wing Fat, Wilfred, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Duration

11 months
Approved Budget

HK $419,000
 
  • Project Objectives
  • Description of process, outcomes or deliverables
  • Evaluation
  • Dissemination, diffusion and impact

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop student-teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) through self-directed learning (SDL). Online PCK development teaching case packages, subject specific PCK related self-assessing lesson rubrics and exemplary models are produced.

Description of process, outcomes or deliverables

Curriculum designs and educational practices were different from the previous practices. Students reflected on and discussed their lessons online. Deliverables include subject-specific lesson assessing rubrics, self-reflection guidebook, teaching cases, student-teachers’ reflection reports, feedbacks from university teachers and external consultants.

Evaluation

Data received indicates that the objectives of the project have been achieved. The students regularly used the e-platform and were generally satisfied with the experience of using online platform to reflect their own learning experiences.

Dissemination, diffusion and impact

The deliverables have been disseminated on the online learning platform and will be used by future education students. This project provides an example of e-learning based self-directed learning activity for B.Ed. programs. It may stimulate more ideas on developing other SDL activities for B.Ed. programs and other teacher education programs at graduate levels such as PGDE and M.Ed.