Teacher perceptions of an online tutoring program for elementary mathematics |
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| Authors: | Patti Whetstone Mari Wheeler Flake |
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| Institution: | 1. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA;2. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study explores elementary teacher perceptions related to the implementation of an online tutoring program. Teachers were surveyed regarding factors that affected use of the online tutoring program as a supplement to mathematics instruction. Results indicated that teachers overwhelmingly reported positive views of the training and support opportunities provided, as well as confidence in their level of knowledge and the ease of use of the program. Teachers also indicated strong support of the mathematical content and instructional value of the program. Each of these factors increases the likelihood that online tutoring programs such as the one implemented in this study will continue to be used among teachers as a supplement to mathematics instruction. |
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| Keywords: | online tutoring technology elementary mathematics instruction |
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