Equipping Teachers for Integrated Language, Science and Technology Instruction

The Design of a 4C/ID-Based Professional Development Program

Journal Article (2024)
Author(s)

Miriam J. Rhodes (University of Twente)

J. van Keulen (TU Delft - Groep Science & Engineering Education)

Martine A. R. Gijsel (Saxion Hogescholen)

Adrie Visscher (University of Twente)

Research Group
Groep Science & Engineering Education
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14040411
More Info
expand_more
Publication Year
2024
Language
English
Research Group
Groep Science & Engineering Education
Issue number
4
Volume number
14
Reuse Rights

Other than for strictly personal use, it is not permitted to download, forward or distribute the text or part of it, without the consent of the author(s) and/or copyright holder(s), unless the work is under an open content license such as Creative Commons.

Abstract

Integrated language, science and technology (ILS&T) instruction is a complex task for primary school teachers that requires professional development. Task-centered educational approaches such as the four-component instructional design (4C/ID) model are well suited for the development of complex professional skills. This article describes the application of the Ten Steps approach to the 4C/ID model in the domain of teacher education. The findings describe a blueprint for a 4C/ID-based teacher professional development program aimed at equipping in-service primary school teachers with the competences for ILS&T instruction, which can support instructional designers, teacher educators and researchers in making informed instructional design decisions.