Pre-service teachers’ action research: Technology Education Lesson Planning in a South African University" by Malose Kola.
In this study, Kola examines the use of action research as a tool for pre-service teachers to improve their lesson planning in technology education. The study takes place at a South African university and focuses on the potential benefits of incorporating technology into the lesson planning process.
Kola argues that technology is an essential component of modern education and that pre-service teachers must be prepared to effectively integrate it into their lesson planning. By using action research, pre-service teachers can actively engage with the challenges and opportunities of incorporating technology into their teaching practice.
The study follows a group of pre-service teachers as they engage in action research to improve their lesson planning skills. Through a series of workshops and discussions, the teachers explore different ways to incorporate technology into their lessons and evaluate the impact of these changes on student learning outcomes.
Kola finds that the pre-service teachers are able to improve their lesson planning skills through the use of action research. The teachers report feeling more confident in their ability to use technology in the classroom and believe that their students are more engaged and motivated as a result.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of incorporating technology into lesson planning and the potential benefits of using action research as a tool for professional development. By actively engaging with the challenges and opportunities of technology education, pre-service teachers can improve their teaching practice and better prepare their students for the demands of the modern world.