Developing Preservice Teachers' Global Understanding through Computer-Mediated Communication Technology
Department
Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2009
Abstract
This study examines preservice teachers' conceptual understanding of global education subsequent to participation in an asynchronous web-based multinational project to discuss issues related to cultural diversity and global challenges. Data included 59 preservice teachers' online messages and reflective essays. Six perspectives emerged from this inquiry: global education as cultural learning and understanding, fostering tolerance, addressing global issues, teaching global connections and collaborations, promoting peace, and critical understanding of global issues and events. The findings suggest that the online discussion provided a unique opportunity for participants to interact with teachers and students from different countries in an authentic context.
Journal Title
Teaching and Teacher Education
Journal ISSN
0742-051X
Volume
25
Issue
5
First Page
617
Last Page
625
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.tate.2008.09.016