Changing the Landscape of Educational Law Instruction: Exploring the Impact of Different Instructional Delivery Methods on Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Educational Law and Professionalism

• In Event: 66.079 - Roundtable Session 25
  In Roundtable Session: 66.079-9 - Legal Issues in Education

Abstract

This paper explores the influence of instructional delivery method on pre-service educators understanding of educational law, ethics and professionalism. Using Allen and Seaman’s (2010) four categories of instructional modes, the study provides a comparative analysis of a pre-service preparation course on educational law, ethics and professionalism implemented across web facilitated, blended and online delivery models. Using a case study approach, the study highlights student perceptions of interactivity, engagement, and critical thinking within each delivery model and examines the impact of the instructional design on course outcomes and participant experience.

Authors

• Shawn Lennie, OISE/University of Toronto

• Nick Scarfo, University of Toronto