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Blended learning for in-service teachers' professional development: A preliminary look at perspectives of two Singapore Chinese Language teachers
by Tan Yan Ni, Tan Yuh Huann
Tan Yan Ni, Tan Yuh Huann
| International Conference : | E-LEARN 2015 - World Conference on E-Learning |
| Organiser : | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) |
| Venue : | Kona, Hawaii (Virtual presentation) |
| Date(s) : | 19-22 October 2015 (Virtual presentation) |
Abstract
Attending traditional face-to-face professional development (PD) workshops is a dominant mode of PD for in-service Chinese Language teachers in Singapore. Research has shown that such workshops may offer little impact on changing teachers' practice and students' achievement. The purpose of the study is to investigate the outcomes of a blended learning approach to teachers' PD aimed at addressing existing gaps. The blended PD workshops combined traditional physical classes, and online e-learning in its design. The "blend" in this study is interaction-focused based on a social constructivist approach to learning (Vygotsky, 1978). This paper discusses preliminary findings of the outcomes based on two teacher participants. Their satisfaction of the workshop, changes in cognition, practices, and beliefs are explored.
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Keyword(s) : blended learning, chinese teacher,professional development
International Conference :
E-LEARN 2015 - World Conference on E-Learning
Organiser :
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Kona, Hawaii (Virtual presentation)
19-22 October 2015 (Virtual presentation)

