What makes an online community of practice work? A situated study of Chinese student teachers' perceptions of online professional learning

被引:58
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作者
Hou, Heng [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ulster, TESOL, Coleraine BT51 3BN, Co Londonderry, North Ireland
关键词
Online communities of practice; Learning-to-teach; School placement; Chinese views of learning; PRESERVICE TEACHERS; BEGINNING TEACHERS; EXPERIENCES; KNOWLEDGE; EDUCATION; IDENTITY; CONSTRUCTION; TECHNOLOGY; UNIVERSITY; DYNAMICS;
D O I
10.1016/j.tate.2014.10.005
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
This paper brings to the fore a cohort of student teachers' perceptions of an online learning experience during school placement in a Chinese tertiary institution; it critically explores factors contributing positively to online professional learning and the development of the community. An ethnographic case study approach was adopted. Findings indicate that online communication allows participants to recognize the significant presence of others in supporting and transforming their learning. It also fosters an appreciation and embracement of the multidimensional roles that they take on. Voluntary participation and empowerment emerge as key factors making this a vibrant professional community for professional growth. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:6 / 16
页数:11
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