Training Teachers with a Virtual Learning Community: Connecting Peers with an International Dimension

Authors

  • Beatriz García Fernández University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
  • Antonio Mateos Jiménez University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
  • María Teresa Bejarano Franco University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2016.25

Keywords:

virtual learning community, virtual professional community, teacher training, professional development, wikis

Abstract

Here we present research into the use of a virtual learning community in formal teacher training to determine the associated pedagogical benefits. The community was used by 876 teacher candidates, graduate teachers and university teachers from Spain, Chile and Belgium. Using it resulted in benefits relating to the transfer of knowledge and pedagogical experiences, cooperative and collaborative work, teacher coordination and contextual diversity, and it has been highly valued by the participants.

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Published

2016-06-15

How to Cite

García Fernández, B., Jiménez, A. M., & Bejarano Franco, M. T. (2016). Training Teachers with a Virtual Learning Community: Connecting Peers with an International Dimension. Pedagogika / Pedagogy, 122(2), 124–140. https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2016.25

Issue

Vol. 122 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Articles