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- Title
The Convergence of Content, Pedagogy, and Technology in Online Professional Development for Teachers of German: An Intrinsic Case Study.
- Authors
BUSTAMANTE, CAROLINA; MOELLER, ALEIDINE J.
- Abstract
This qualitative case study describes a unique online professional development program utilizing Web 2.0 technologies for teachers of German using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model as a theoretical framework to promote technology literacy, expand German language proficiency and cultural knowledge, and integrate standards-based best practices in the teaching of second languages (Mishra & Koehler, 2006). Data sources included interviews, open-ended questions, course documents; and audio-visual products. Upon triangulation of these data, the following themes emerged as effective strategies in designing professional development programs: hands-on experience; convergence of technology, pedagogy, and content; discussion and reflection on pedagogy; and technology implementation into the classroom. These themes and strategies can aid in designing future effective professional development programs for language teachers, teacher educators, and school districts.
- Subjects
GERMANY; CAREER development; DISTANCE education; TEACHER education; WEB 2.0; GERMAN language; SECOND language acquisition; COMPUTER network resources
- Publication
CALICO Journal, 2013, Vol 30, Issue 1, p82
- ISSN
0742-7778
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.11139/cj.30.1.82-104