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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2019.39.3.405

A Case Study on Professor's Teaching Professionalism in College of Science-Engineering Based on Pedagogical Content Knowledge  

Song, Nayoon (Seoul National University)
Hong, Juyeon (Seoul National University)
Noh, Taehee (Seoul National University)
Han, JaeYoung (Chungbuk National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.39, no.3, 2019 , pp. 405-414 More about this Journal
Abstract
As a case study, we analyzed the professor's teaching professionalism in college of science-engineering based on pedagogical content knowledge. Two professors from the college of science-engineering located in Chungcheongbuk-do participated in this study. After collecting their syllabi, we observed their classes and conducted semi-structured interview before and after the classes. Analysis were conducted on their syllabi, taped videos, field notes and transcripts of the interview. As a result, both professors' orientation to teaching was not only related to learning subject matter knowledge, but also developing job competencies or communication skills. Their orientations were transformed according to the educational situation. After establishing the final learning goals, the professors organized weekly plan by listing the topics. However, they were unaware that the goals of each topic should be presented in detail in the class. Also, one of them presented a lack of understanding of the students' prior knowledge and showed low understanding of what aspects of the topics make students difficult to learn. In addition, the two professors applied various teaching strategies such as giving examples, questioning, and problem solving, but the degree of students' participation was not enough in the process of teaching. In the aspect of assessment, the professors had low understanding in students' achievement or feedback. Based on the results of the analysis, this study proposed methods and strategies for improving the teaching professionalism of science-engineering professors.
Keywords
PCK; teaching professionalism; college of science-engineering; professor;
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