This paper reports on research into the Chinese teacher experience of online learning. The context is the pilot units of an in-service “English Methodology” course in the BA degree program in education for English teachers in Chinese secondary schools. This was developed as part of a Chinese and UK government funded collaborative project from 2003 to 2005 by the University of Nottingham, UK and Beijing Normal University, China to develop innovative eLearning. The longitudinal evaluation involved a wide range of data collection methods including pre and post questionnaires, focus group interviews, online activity logs and tutor and learner diaries. Teacher reaction to the eLearning approach was very positive and the paper explores the key implications for eLearning design and implementation that arose.
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INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW Teacher Autonomy Teacher Reflection Online Learning Community and Teacher Development THE COURSE Relevance Supporting Autonomy Supporting Reflection Learning by Sharing THE PILOT RESEARCH QUESTIONS METHOD Subjects Data Collection FINDINGS Overview In Depth Analysis Liang Wen’s story: Xian Feng’s story: CONCLUSION THE AUTHORS REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.