Abstract:
Teaching faculty in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Education (COE) at Mississippi State University were surveyed to determine their perceived levels of skill and interest in learning more about selected educational technologies and teaching methods. Faculties rated themselves higher in the traditional methods of instruction than they did in the new and emerging educational technologies. However, they showed a strong level of desire in learning more about educational technologies. Differences were noted between COE and CALS faculties in several areas, notably in student-centered activities. Also noted were similarities between the two faculties in the areas of developing a teaching portfolio and case studies. A positive correlation was found between formal instruction in pedagogy and the interest to learn more about interactive technology-based instruction. COE and CALS faculty members reported being discouraged from learning more about educational technologies because of a lack of administrative support and/or equipment.
Keywords:
teaching skills, educational technologies, faculty
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