Using DEPTH as a framework for the determination of teacher professional development

Abstract

This study illustrates the use of the DEPTH model in the development of professional development for secondary teachers of Engineering. In the school context of Western Australia, Engineering is a new upper school subject which will be taught by Design and Technology teachers, the majority of whom have neither taught at this level before, nor taught Engineering content. The multidimensionality of the DEPTH model was particularly appropriate in identifying the range of felt needs of these teachers to address the new curriculum in Engineering.

Living in a Materials World: Materials Science Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Educators

“…by Williams 3 have used extant engineering curriculum to guide the continuing education of teachers and prepare them to teach the related concepts. The topics covered in many of the engineering education teacher professional development efforts span the spectrum of engineering 3,4 . However, for the most part these endeavors have focused on high school teachers or teachers of engineering curriculum.…”