The Exploration and Analysis of Distance Education Teachers’ Professional Development - Based on the Field of Vision of Philosophy of Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 2795-2804
Author(s):  
Jun Feng Wang

Abstract. The key of Open University construction is the teachers’ team building, and the teachers’ professional development is the most important part. Open University teachers’ professional development has not fit for our teaching requirements any more. The rapid development of information society put forward some severe challenges to Open University teachers’ professional development. Under the view of philosophy of technology, fit for the request of the new situation, It must have some progress on Open University teachers’ professional development: first, to improve the professional academic level; second, to improve the teaching skills; third, to improve the information technology. Those three parts constitute connotation of professional distance education teachers. In the deep analysis the difference between Open University teachers’ professional development and the reality, base on this reason, they offered a good plan, which we hopefully can enhance, the Open University teachers’ professional level, and also can improve the distance education quality.

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
Tatiana Tregubova

In the context of socio-pedagogical transformations of higher education organizations, the modernization of the system of teachers’ professional development becomes an integral component of the reforms. Today university teachers have to be ready for continuous development and advanced training throughout their lives. Thus, the study of the problem of university teachers’ professional development in Russia and abroad is very relevant and timely as a response to the modern requirements of civil society for the personality of the teacher. The need for professional development among university teachers is closely related to his (her) desire for more successful indicators in teaching activities. To do this, it is necessary to fulfill several pedagogical conditions, including the teacher's own awareness of the need for professional development; the interest of the university administration and the availability of resources to organize an effective professional development system, etc. The purpose of the article is to show some successful practices of the teachers’ professional development in Russian, Chinese and European universities which the author observed while visiting those universities within the realization the project “Enhancing teaching practice in the universities of Russia and China”. The article presents the possibilities of benchmarking in higher education, in particular, the use of the benchmarking technology as a method of studying the effective practices of organizing the teachers’ professional development in a modern university.


Author(s):  
А.С. Кац

рансформация образовательных процессов и роли педагога в эпоху цифровизации актуализирует поиск путей профессионального развития преподавателей высшей школы. Важным становится не только введение цифровых технологий, необходимость адаптации способов педагогического взаимодействия «педагог – студент – образовательная среда» при освоении новых знаний и формировании компетенций. В этом контексте исследование когнитивных стилей педагогов приводит к осознанному пониманию степени сформированности индивидуального стиля профессиональной деятельности и его образовательных возможностей в учебном процессе. Цель статьи заключается в исследовании особенностей и классификации когнитивных стилей педагогов как элемента дидактического процесса высшей школы. Автором сформулировано, что влияние когнитивного стиля педагога обусловливает наличие особенностей профессиональной деятельности, которые должны быть учтены в процессе формирования дидактических механизмов профессиональной деятельности педагога. Раскрыта сущность феномена «когнитивный стиль педагога» (во взаимосвязи с профессиональным развитием), заключающаяся в сформированности индивидуального стиля профессиональной деятельности, связанного с определенными личностно-профессиональными характеристиками, детерминирующего характер, направленность профессиональной деятельности и специфику дидактической организации занятий и обусловливающего особенности его профессионального развития. Установлено, что систематическая работа по исследованию когнитивных стилей педагогов – это поэтапный процесс, результатом которого является достижение педагогического мастерства средствами критического переосмысления методик обучения и инновационных технологий обучения, релевантных ведущему когнитивному стилю педагога. Доказано, что систематически-организованная работа по исследованию когнитивных стилей педагога ориентирована на раскрытие его когнитивных возможностей, что предполагает большую вероятность успешности его профессионального развития в контексте поэтапного достижения педагогического мастерства. Статья предназначена для ученых-исследователей и педагогов-практиков The transformation of educational processes and teacher’s role in the era of digitalization actualize search for the new ways of University-teachers’ professional development. Not only the implementation of digital technologies, but the need to adopt the ways of pedagogical interaction in the system “teacher-student- educational environment” while acquiring new knowledge and formation of competences becomes essential. In this context, the study of teachers’ cognitive styles leads to conscious understanding the degree of formadeness of an individual style of professional activity and its capacities in the educational process. The purpose of the article is in study of the features and classification of teachers’ cognitive styles as an element of didactical process in the University. The author formulated that the influence of teacher’s cognitive style defines specific features of his (her) professional activity, which should be taken into consideration in the process of formation didactical mechanisms of teacher’s professional activity. The essence of phenomenon “teacher’s cognitive style” (in accordance with professional development), which is in formadeness of professional activity’s individual style, connected with definite personal and professional characteristics, which determine the character and orientation of the professional activity, specifics of the didactic organizations of the studies, and define features of teacher’s professional development, is revealed. It is introduced, that a systematic work on study of teachers’ cognitive styles is a step-by-step process, resulting in achievement of pedagogical mastery via critical reconsideration of methodic of teaching and innovative technologies of teaching, relevant to teacher’s leading cognitive style. It is proved, that systematically-organized work on study teachers’ cognitive styles is aimed at revealing teachers’ cognitive abilities and presupposes more assurance in his (her) successful professional development in the context of step-by-step achievement of teachers’ pedagogical mastery. The article is intended for researchers, and practicing teachers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 89-90 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 172-184
Author(s):  
Tatiana Tregubova ◽  

In the context of socio-pedagogical transformations of higher education organizations, modernization of the system of teachers’ professional development, which are now facing global challenges and requirements from new geopolitical conditions, becomes an integral component of their reform. All this causes the need for teachers to be ready for continuous development and advanced training throughout their lives. Thus, the study of the problem of university teachers’ professional development in Russia and abroad is very relevant and timely as a response to the modern requirements of civil society for the personality of the teachers and their activities in the conditions of international educational integration. The need for professional development among teachers is closely related to the desire for more successful indicators in pedagogical activities. To do this, it is necessary to fulfill several pedagogical conditions, including the teacher's own awareness of the need for professional development; the interest of the university administration and the availability of resources to organize a professional development system; having a goal and choosing a professional development model, etc. The purpose of the article is to show models of individualization of the teachers’ professional development abroad, which are aimed at improving the professional qualifications of university teachers, ensuring their adaptation and successful activity in a constantly changing educational society. Research results: 1. The article presents the possibilities of benchmarking in education, in particular, the use of a benchmarking project as a method of studying the successful experience of organizing the teachers’ professional development in a modern university. 2. Based on the analysis of the best practices of university teachers’ professional development, authors identify three main models of implementation of teachers’ professional development in higher education organizations. These models can serve as a guide for Russian higher education reformers in the context of state educational policy. The article concludes that effective European models of teachers’ professional development, identified by using the benchmarking technology, can be successfully implemented in Russian universities under certain conditions.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Sureepong Phothongsunan

This study aims to explore the perceptions of 30 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers serving in public universities in Thailand regarding needs, challenges and quality of teacher career development in their universities. A questionnaire and an interview are employed to gather data. According to the teacher development programs offered, all universities served by the participants provide prospects for teachers to have further in-service education. In relation to professional development, nearly all participants point out a strong need for obtaining a higher degree as career advancement in their field and interestingly as a tool for salary increment. Teacher collaboration and student learning also emerge as possible factors motivating teachers to strive for self-improvement. Although undertaking research is referred to as an important and for some a required element for English teaching jobs, time-consuming nature and a sophisticated process discourage its instigation. Regarding views about quality of university teacher development, most report being satisfied with the overall universities’ emphasis on improving English teaching and learning by accentuating teachers as a key. However, teachers’ lacking motivation to progress professionally due to excessive teaching workload and internal politics embedded in some universities can be reasons preventing teachers from securing educational growth. Implications from the study shed light on the significance to support the quality of university teachers through furnishing sufficient opportunities of professional development and what Thai EFL university teachers aspire to accomplish most to develop themselves efficiently.


Author(s):  
Bernadette Robinson

The goal of ‘teacher quality for all’ is proving difficult to achieve in many countries, especially in rural and remote areas, yet teacher quality is a key determinant of students’ participation rates and levels of achievement. Though teachers’ professional development may be recognised as essential for improving teacher quality, policy choices, resources and approaches sometimes restrict its availability and limit its value to teachers. This paper describes the use of distance education and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to increase rural teachers’ learning opportunities in rural China and as a means for policy-makers and planners to support teachers’ professional development in ways than empower teachers.


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