Backward Design in Pre-Service Teacher Education to Enhance Curriculum Knowledge
This action research aimed to enhance the curriculum knowledge of 37 pre-service teachers in early-childhood education through backward design (BD) as an innovative framework. Participants enrolled in an online curriculum development course focusing on curriculum elements and underwent BD-based ins...
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2024-11-01
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This action research aimed to enhance the curriculum knowledge of 37 pre-service teachers in early-childhood education through backward design (BD) as an innovative framework. Participants enrolled in an online curriculum development course focusing on curriculum elements and underwent BD-based instruction for five weeks. Multiple data collection tools were employed, including pre- and post-achievement tests and curriculum literacy scales, digital learning journals, performance tasks, course observations, and interviews. The results showed a significant improvement in the curriculum knowledge of the pre-service teachers. This was evidenced by a notable increase in curriculum literacy scores, a moderate improvement in achievement test scores, and positive performance task outcomes. These findings highlight the effectiveness of BD-based instruction in enhancing the curriculum knowledge of pre-service teachers. This study provides valuable insights for teacher educators to effectively tailor their instructional approaches. Further research is needed to validate these results and advance instructional practices in pre-service teacher education.
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| spelling | doaj-art-37acb862cb5843de862fd4f45433a6a72024-11-14T18:00:06ZengUniversity of WindsorJournal of Teaching and Learning1911-82792024-11-0118210.22329/jtl.v18i2.8625Backward Design in Pre-Service Teacher Education to Enhance Curriculum KnowledgeEsra Kerimoğlu0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7004-3175Sertel Altun1Yildiz Technical UniversityYildiz Technical This action research aimed to enhance the curriculum knowledge of 37 pre-service teachers in early-childhood education through backward design (BD) as an innovative framework. Participants enrolled in an online curriculum development course focusing on curriculum elements and underwent BD-based instruction for five weeks. Multiple data collection tools were employed, including pre- and post-achievement tests and curriculum literacy scales, digital learning journals, performance tasks, course observations, and interviews. The results showed a significant improvement in the curriculum knowledge of the pre-service teachers. This was evidenced by a notable increase in curriculum literacy scores, a moderate improvement in achievement test scores, and positive performance task outcomes. These findings highlight the effectiveness of BD-based instruction in enhancing the curriculum knowledge of pre-service teachers. This study provides valuable insights for teacher educators to effectively tailor their instructional approaches. Further research is needed to validate these results and advance instructional practices in pre-service teacher education. https://jtl.uwindsor.ca/index.php/jtl/article/view/8625backward designPre-service EducationCurriculum |
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| title_short | Backward Design in Pre-Service Teacher Education to Enhance Curriculum Knowledge |
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