Papers by Hank Becker
annual meeting of the American educational research association, Seattle, Mar 1, 2001
Are computers playing a significant role in teachers' instructional practices? Larry Cuban c... more Are computers playing a significant role in teachers' instructional practices? Larry Cuban continues to argue that they are not (Cuban, 2000; Cuban, 2001). Using data from a national survey of 4,100 teachers' pedagogy, computer use, and teaching environment, we show that while Cuban is correct in a statistical sense, he draws incorrect implications regarding the place of computers in American K-12 schooling over the next decade. In particular, where teachers have reasonable expertise in using computers themselves, ...
Abstract: This report, the third in a series from the spring 1998 national survey," Teaching... more Abstract: This report, the third in a series from the spring 1998 national survey," Teaching, Learning, and Computing," focuses on how teachers have incorporated computers into their instructional practices. The study is comprised of completed questionnaire responses from teachers, principals, and school technology coordinators from 1,616 schools. Part 1 discusses teacher-directed student use of computers, including basic descriptive statistics, access to classroom computers, and computer platforms used by students. The extent and ...
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
This study explores the possibility that in schools where an informational and social support net... more This study explores the possibility that in schools where an informational and social support network is available and where a sufficient technological infrastructure is in place, computer use may he apowerful catalyst leading to more constructiuistpractices on the part ofteachers. Survey research at 153 schools ofthe National School Network provides evidence that under thesefavorahle circumstances, teachers' sustained use ofcomputers and exploration oflnternet resources is related to their increased use of constructivist ...
Abstract: This report, the forth in a series from the spring 1998 national survey," Teaching... more Abstract: This report, the forth in a series from the spring 1998 national survey," Teaching, Learning, and Computing," examines teachers' survey responses that describe the frequency with which their teaching practice involves those five types of activities and the frequency with which their practice involves more traditional transmission and skill-development activities instead. Behind all teaching practices and beliefs about teaching are two overarching approaches to teaching that represent different and somewhat ...
Models of school reform, professional development programs, state and federal policies increasing... more Models of school reform, professional development programs, state and federal policies increasingly support teachers in expanded roles, including as Teacher Leaders. Teacher Leadership involves providing peer guidance through formal and informal professional discussions, mentoring, university teaching, conference presentations and academic publishing. This research analyzes the responses of 4,000 U. S. teachers concerning their educational background, teaching philosophy and instructional practices both with and without computers. We formed 4 groups of teachers based on their reported levels of professional engagement. At the high end of the continuum of levels of Professional Engagement are Teacher Leaders– – teachers who place a high value on sharing their knowledge with their teaching colleagues. At the opposite end of the continuum are Private Practice Teachers who report little or no engagement in professional dialog or activities beyond those mandated. Teacher Professionals, s...
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Models of school reform, professional development programs, state and federal policies increasing... more Models of school reform, professional development programs, state and federal policies increasingly support teachers in expanded roles, including as Teacher Leaders. Teacher Leadership involves providing peer guidance through formal and informal professional discussions, mentoring, university teaching, conference presentations and academic publishing.
National Surveys by Hank Becker
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Papers by Hank Becker
National Surveys by Hank Becker