scholarly journals Changes and Perspectives in Teacher Training Methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-70
Author(s):  
Katalin Harangus ◽  
Zsófia-Irén Horváth ◽  
Gabriella Kovács
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Training Methodology ◽  
Practical Education ◽  
Devices And Instruments

Abstract School closures induced by the COVID-19 crisis have led to the rethinking and reshaping of teacher training considering the norms of online and blended learning, and the pressure to embrace the possibilities offered by information and communications technology. We propose to examine the new perspectives and necessary changes related to three domains in which our institution – the Teacher Training Institute of Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences – offers training: foreign languages, social sciences, and engineering. Different areas of education have been affected in different ways by the pandemic. In language teaching, familiarity with pre-existing platforms and programs helped the transition to online education. In the field of social sciences, the transfer of theoretical information did not cause any particular problems, but the development of interpersonal relationships, interactivity, and communication became more difficult. In the domain of engineering, practical education has become nearly impossible, as in order to develop certain practical skills students need access to laboratories equipped with special tools, devices, and instruments. In our study, we will focus on ways of updating and developing our methodology courses based on new paradigms and good practices presented in the specialized literature, also reflecting on feedback received from our teacher trainees related to their difficulties and needs revealed by the shift to online teaching.

A Thematic Analysis Of Incivility In Online Classroom: A Study In Indian Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (09) ◽  
pp. 65-84
Author(s):  
Aditi Gupta ◽  
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Anshika Sharma ◽  
Prof. Patiraj Kumari ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Almost All

The current situation of COVID 19 not only involves global health crisis but also economic and social crises. It has brought about a change in the system of education by conducting all academic activities online. Acc. to ILO, a world of universal distance education (as nearly 94% of learners have faced school closures) is created. Online education is a new concept for most Indians, creates room for incivility. Incivility is defined as a lack of manners, courteousness, and respect which deteriorates the decorum leading to disturbance in teaching and learning of the class. This study is focused on incivility in online teaching and learning. A total of 130 college students from around the country were asked to fill an open-ended online questionnaire to know their views on incivility in the online classroom. The overall thematic analysis resulted in the identification of three themes i.e. reported incidents, possible causes, and measures to reduce incivility in the online classrooms. In the time of pandemic where almost all the dissemination of education is done online to minimize the effect of the pandemic on the education system, incivility is a stumbling block. Therefore, it is important to bring incivility in online education in limelight as tackling incivility is the need of the hour.

scholarly journals Preservice Training Amid a Pandemic in Ghana: Predictors of Online Learning Success Among Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Nketsia ◽  
Maxwell P. Opoku ◽  
Ahmed H. Mohammed ◽  
Emmanuel O. Kumi ◽  
Rosemary Twum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Learning Success

The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak has brought the world to a standstill, especially the education sector. Globally, it has claimed over two million lives, with over 100 million people infected, forcing schools to close down. This has reignited the importance of online teaching and learning for preservice teachers who comprise the next frontiers in providing online education to their future students. However, studies on online learning [OL] success among preservice teachers in developing countries, such as Ghana, remain scarce. Accordingly, this study mainly aimed to assess the predictors of OL success among preservice teachers in Ghana. Bandura’s social cognitive theory guided the study; in total, 526 preservice teachers were recruited from four colleges of education. Although the teachers were ambivalent regarding the success of OL, significant differences were found between the following demographics: gender, specialization, marital status, the preferred mode of learning, and the place of residence. Moreover, the study discussed the need for intensive information and communications technology education among preservice teachers, particularly women, developing their confidence in computer skills, and other recommendations.

Teaching Online

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
Tor Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Crucial Point ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Education Courses

This article examines adult online education by investigating the complex relationship between technology and community. The aim was to explore online teaching in relation to the handbook dilemma teachers meet in their teacher profession by focusing on participation and sharing opportunities. This study analysed several handbooks that aim to help teachers design and implement online education. The advice in the handbooks was contrasted against two empirical cases. Specifically, the study examined how two cases – online adult education courses and special needs teacher training courses – implemented online education with respect to participation and sharing. The analysis suggests that pedagogy is the crucial point and a planned pedagogy is absolutely necessary for designing and implementing effective online education, education that encourages participation and sharing. The findings showed that some handbooks offer meaningful guidance regarding the development of online education, but other publications were not helpful which creates a dilemma for teachers.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions and the Challenges of Online Teaching/Learning in Morocco during Covid-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basma MOUNJID ◽  
Elhassane EL HILALI ◽  
Fatima AMRANI ◽  
Mohammed MOUBTASSIME
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Closure ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the most extensive school closures worldwide, sending over one billion students home away from their schools, teachers, and classmates. Governments opted for online education to ensure the continuity of learning. Teachers in Morocco have opted for different tech tools and platforms to design and deliver online classes. This study aims to assess the impact and effectiveness of online teaching during the COVID 19 outbreak among teachers in Morocco. Based on the theoretical framework Online Collaborative Learning (OCL), an online survey questionnaire is employed as a data collection instrument. A total of 421 Moroccan teachers from different regions all over Morocco took part in the study. This paper used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software to analyze the collected data and determine the impact and quality of online teaching during the Covid-19 national school closure in Morocco. The results showed that most of the teachers faced numerous technology, training, and socio-economic challenges that acted as barriers to the processes of online education. The findings obtained can be of use in making future decisions concerning the implementation of teaching and learning online programs in Morocco considering the teachers’ perspective

Teaching Online

2013 ◽  
pp. 243-255
Author(s):  
Tor Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Crucial Point ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Education Courses

This article examines adult online education by investigating the complex relationship between technology and community. The aim was to explore online teaching in relation to the handbook dilemma teachers meet in their teacher profession by focusing on participation and sharing opportunities. This study analysed several handbooks that aim to help teachers design and implement online education. The advice in the handbooks was contrasted against two empirical cases. Specifically, the study examined how two cases – online adult education courses and special needs teacher training courses – implemented online education with respect to participation and sharing. The analysis suggests that pedagogy is the crucial point and a planned pedagogy is absolutely necessary for designing and implementing effective online education, education that encourages participation and sharing. The findings showed that some handbooks offer meaningful guidance regarding the development of online education, but other publications were not helpful which creates a dilemma for teachers.

scholarly journals Implementation and Evaluation of Online Learning at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Osijek, Croatia

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-170
Author(s):  
Jelena Jakab ◽  
Aleksandar Včev ◽  
Nikola Volarić ◽  
Marinko Žulj ◽  
Robert Smolić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Video Conferencing System ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
Study Programs

This paper presents the report on the project of implementation and evaluation of online learning at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek. The aim of this project was to include online learning in the teaching process at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, and to assess student’s satisfaction with online learning implemented during elective courses in social sciences. Several dislocated study programs were included, where video conferencing equipment was installed and video conference lectures were held during elective courses in social sciences (Health economics, Health management, Quality control) using Carnet video conferencing system. Lectures were recorded and made available for students to access at different times and locations. An anonymous survey assessing students’ experience and perception of online education was conducted after each course as a part of the regular anonymous course evaluation survey. A large proportion of students were satisfied with the online lectures and agreed that online teaching improves education quality.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions and the Challenges of Online Teaching/Learning in Morocco during Covid-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Basma MOUNJID ◽  
Elhassane EL HILALI ◽  
Fatima AMRANI ◽  
Mohammed MOUBTASSIME
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Closure ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the most extensive school closures worldwide, sending over one billion students home away from their schools, teachers, and classmates. Governments opted for online education to ensure the continuity of learning. Teachers in Morocco have opted for different tech tools and platforms to design and deliver online classes. This study aims to assess the impact and effectiveness of online teaching during the COVID 19 outbreak among teachers in Morocco. Based on the theoretical framework Online Collaborative Learning (OCL), an online survey questionnaire is employed as a data collection instrument. A total of 421 Moroccan teachers from different regions all over Morocco took part in the study. This paper used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software to analyze the collected data and determine the impact and quality of online teaching during the Covid-19 national school closure in Morocco. The results showed that most of the teachers faced numerous technology, training, and socio-economic challenges that acted as barriers to the processes of online education. The findings obtained can be of use in making future decisions concerning the implementation of teaching and learning online programs in Morocco considering the teachers’ perspective.

Online Teaching Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hassan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Campus Housing ◽  
Manufacturing Trade ◽  
Education Process

A serious situation the world has faced, a virus is spreading very fast almost in every country leaving millions infected and hundreds of thousands dead. The whole aspects of life have been affected, health, economy, travel, manufacturing, trade and education is no exception. Universities cancelled face-to-face study, canceled study-abroad programs, forced students to leave dorms and in some cases students in off-campus housing, too, were asked to vacate and moved to online teaching. Meanwhile, Scheduled conferences have been cancelled, and almost every sports event or even practice have also been put on hold. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the world’s education system, as most schools in almost every country have closed their doors for extended periods to combat the spread of the virus. Millions of students across 209 countries infected by the COVID-19 virus have been affected by school closures and health officials were predicting the crisis would last for months. The uncertainty caused by the pandemic seems to discourage not only the parents but also the educators as well from being hopeful that the quality of the education process will be guaranteed. This paper provides a view point and a review for the challenges faced by the students, educators, and schools during the Coronavirus pandemic in order to have better understanding for the online education challenges for better planning and management of the education process.

Research on the Marketing Strategy of Online Education -- Taking New Oriental as an Example

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jialu Chen ◽  
Yingxiao Han ◽  
An Li
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Marketing Mode ◽  
Marketing Costs

In recent years, with the development of society and the progress of science and technology, online learning has penetrated into people's daily life, and people's demand for high-quality curriculum products is more and more strong. From a macro perspective, the continuous growth of national financial investment in education, the continuous upgrading of China's consumption structure, the development of 5G technology and the popularization of AI intelligence make online teaching less limited. The online education industry is showing an explosive growth trend. More and more online education institutions are listed for financing, and the market value is soaring. However, in 2019, except for GSX, the latest online learning platforms such as New Oriental, Speak English Fluently and Sunlands, have been in a state of loss. Most of these agencies seize the market by increasing advertising investment, but at the same time, they also bring huge marketing costs, which affect the financial performance of the company. With the enhancement of Matthew effect, large-scale educational institutions occupy a large market through free classes and low-price classes, while small and medium-sized institutions with weak capital strength are often unable to afford high sales costs, facing the risk of capital chain rupture. Taking new Oriental online as an example, this paper analyzes the problems existing in the marketing strategies of online education institutions. It also puts forward suggestions on four aspects, which are target market, differentiated value, marketing mix and marketing mode, so as to make sure that online education institutions can control marketing expenses and achieve profits by improving course quality, expanding marketing channels and implementing precise positioning.

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