Lyublinskaya, I., & Tournaki, N. (2014).  Preparing special education teachers to teach mathematics and science with technology:  A study of teachers’ surveys and lesson plans.  In L. Liu & D. Gibson (Eds.), Research highlights in technology and teacher education 2014 (pp. 19-26).  AACE.

Abstract:

“This study focuses on the development of Technological Pedagogical And Content Knowledge (TPACK) in mathematics and science of pre-service special education teachers via one course. TPACK development is measured through a survey (teachers’ perceptions of knowledge) and lesson plans (teachers’ artifacts). Paired samples t-test revealed that upon completion of the course requirements, the participants’ TPACK scores increased significantly in regards to their perceptions as well as their lesson plans. Correlations between the two measures were not significant leading to a discussion about assessing constructs through measures of self–perception and teaching artifacts. Factor analysis of the survey raises questions about the domains of knowledge of the TPACK framework. Implications for teacher education programs are discussed.”