Creating a Successful International Distance-Learning Classroom
| Autor: | Craig B. Little, Larissa Titarenko, Mira Bergelson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
| Předmět: |
050402 sociology
Sociology and Political Science Instructional design Teaching method Learning environment 05 social sciences Distance education 050301 education Education International education 0504 sociology Course evaluation Pedagogy ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION Mathematics education Sociology Computer-mediated communication 0503 education Curriculum |
| Zdroj: | Teaching Sociology. 33:355-370 |
| ISSN: | 1939-862X 0092-055X |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0092055x0503300402 |
| Popis: | As the global economy becomes more integrated, incorporating international experiences into college curricula becomes increasingly desirable for American students and their counterparts abroad. This paper describes one model for creating an international, Web-based, distance-learning classroom that can be used as a guide for those who might wish to pursue similar endeavors. Our replicated experiences teaching a sociology course on social control, twice under slightly different conditions, provide the basis for identifying the conditions and practices that optimize the goals of providing a forum for international education and enhancing reading and writing skills. A content analysis of the online Student-Led Discussions provides evidence that cross-national knowledge and understanding can be enhanced in this learning environment. Enrolling students from the United States, Belarus, Russia, and Australia, our course demonstrates how instructors can create a successful virtual classroom that truly encircles the globe. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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