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Renata Phelps
Southern Cross University
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The Metacognitive Approach to Computer Education: Making Explicit the Learning Journey
Renata Phelps
AACE Journal Vol. 15, No. 1 (2007) pp. 3–21
This paper presents a theoretical and practical exploration of a metacognitive approach to computer education, developed through a three-year action research project. It is argued that the approach contrasts significantly with often-employed...
Topics: Cognition, Instructional Design, Teachers, Schools, Competencies, Professional Development, Preservice Teacher Education, Attitudes, Information Communication Technologies
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Staff development for online delivery: A collaborative, team based action learning model
Allan Ellis; Renata Phelps
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 16, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2000) pp. 26–44
For academics to successfully make the transition to online teachers or learning facilitators, they must do more than develop new technical skills. Online development and delivery requires new pedagogical approaches, challenging previous practices...
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ICT in the Secondary Visual Arts Classroom: A Study of Teachers' Values, Attitudes and Beliefs
Renata Phelps; Carrie Maddison
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 24, No. 1 (2008) pp. 1–14
For some 20 years the literature has been highlighting a range of benefits to be gained from integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in the teaching of visual arts. However, little research has depicted the "state of play"...
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Acknowledging the Complexity and Diversity of Historical and Cultural ICT Professional Learning Practices in Schools
Renata Phelps; Anne Graham; Tony Watts
Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education Vol. 39, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 47–63
Professional development in information and communication technology (ICT) remains a major imperative for schools as technologies, and what teachers are able to do with them, continue to evolve. The responses of individual schools to this ongoing...
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Developing "Technology Together," Together: A Whole-School Metacognitive Approach to ICT Teacher Professional Development
Renata Phelps; Anne Graham
Journal of Computing in Teacher Education Vol. 24, No. 4 (2008) pp. 125–133
Professional development of teachers in information and communication technology (ICT) continues to be an urgent educational imperative. While many teachers are integrating ICT (with varying degrees of confidence and creativity), a significant...
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The Role of Reflection and Mentoring in ICT Teacher Professional Development: Dialogue and Learning across the Hemispheres
Grete Jamissen; Renata Phelps
Teacher Development Vol. 10, No. 3 (October 2006) pp. 293–312
As school systems internationally seek to improve the models of professional development they are providing for their teachers to support them in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in their teaching practice, growing...
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Exploring the Complementarities between Complexity and Action Research: The Story of "Technology Together"
Renata Phelps; Anne Graham
Cambridge Journal of Education Vol. 40, No. 2 (June 2010) pp. 183–197
This paper takes up an ongoing dialogue in the educational literature regarding the relationship between complexity theories and action research. Recognising the contributions of other writers in this field and building on arguments made previously...
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Primary school teachers' use of digital resources with interactive whiteboards: The Australian context
Damian Maher; Renata Phelps; Nikkita Urane; Mal Lee; Mal Lee
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 28, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2012)
As interactive whiteboards appear in increasing numbers in primary classrooms, questions will continue to be asked about the effectiveness of these devices in supporting teaching and learning. It is not the board itself, however, which is likely to...
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Teachers and ICT: Exploring a metacognitive approach to professional development
Renata Phelps; Anne Graham; Berenice Kerr; Berenice Kerr
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 20, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2004)
Professional development for teachers in information and communication technology (ICT) is currently a major priority for school systems in Australia and internationally. The metacognitive and reflective approach to professional development...
Language: English
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Organisational and technological skills: The overlooked dimension of research training
Renata Phelps; Kath Fisher; Allan Ellis; Allan Ellis
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 22, No. 2 (Jan 01, 2006)
Over the last three decades new technologies have emerged that have the capacity to considerably streamline the research and publication process and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research. This paper argues that to achieve high quality ...
Language: English
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Exploring Vietnamese children's experiences of, and views on, learning at primary school in rural and remote communities
Renata Phelps; Anne Graham; Nhung Ha Thi Tuyet; Richard Geeves
International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 36, No. 1 (May 2014) pp. 33–43
Developing countries face an urgent imperative to enhance the equity, quality and relevance of their education provision. Many international non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in such countries seek to work collaboratively with government...
Language: English
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ICT in the secondary visual arts classroom: A study of teachers' values, attitudes and beliefs
Renata Phelps; Carrie Maddison
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 24, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2008)
For some 20 years the literature has been highlighting a range of benefits to be gained from integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in the teaching of visual arts. However, little research has depicted the 'state of play'...
Language: English
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Creating Web-Based Environmental Education Resources through Community and University Partnerships
Renata Phelps; Carrie Maddison; Keith Skamp; Richard Braithwaite
Australian Journal of Teacher Education Vol. 33, No. 3 (June 2008)
Community groups often seek to engage with schools in promoting environmental education goals. A collaborative initiative is described in which university pre-service teacher education students were encouraged to create Web-based teaching and...
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But how do we learn? Talking to Vietnamese children about how they learn in and out of school
Renata Phelps; Ha Thi Tuyet Nhung; Anne Graham; Richard Geeves
International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 53, No. 1 (2012) pp. 289–302
Vietnam is currently striving to introduce more child-centred approaches to pedagogy. From a Western perspective, child-centred education requires teachers to perceive children as capable, active partners in learning and to develop deep...
Language: English