Share Paper: Pinterest + Research = Preservice Teachers’ Strategic Use of Instructional Strategies

  1. Debbie VanOverbeke, Southwest Minnesota State University, United States
  2. Paulette Stefanick, Southwest Minnesota State University, United States

Abstract: This two-year survey research study conducted with elementary and early childhood preservice teachers investigated the use of Pinterest in math and reading methods courses and accompanying field experience classrooms. Thirty-nine math and 32 reading methods preservice teachers participated in year one, while 49 math and 46 reading methods preservice teachers participated in year two (n = 166). Year one of the study focused on the general use of Pinterest. Year two of the study focused on the use of Pinterest strategies aligned with Marzano’s research-based high-yield instructional strategies. Major findings included preservice teachers (a) use online resources as the prime ...