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Article
English Language Teachers’ Professional Development in Web-based Community
Author(s)
Shiao-Wei Chu
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DOI:10.17265/2161-623X/2016.04.005
Affiliation(s)
University of Idaho, Idaho, USA
ABSTRACT
In the past decade, memorization
and teacher-centered instruction were typically valued and practiced in Chinese
English language teaching (ELT). Regarding the professional development training, the workshops
are usually not only provided in single or
half-day sessions lectured by an expert or experienced teachers, but also often lacking in focus
and do not provide enough depth in any one particular area of teaching disciplines.
Yet, teachers’ professional growth requires long-term training and a series of processes
and activities, so the teachers might, in turn, improve students’ learning achievements. Concomitantly,
along with taking advantage of increased Internet access, many institutions use
technological tool, such as information and communication technologies (ICTs), to
develop and create accessible professional learning and training activities for
teachers. Faced with rapid change
in ICTs and demands calling for highly qualified teachers, educators must be involved
in continuous learning through and with ICTs and e-learning professional development.
New Web-based professional
development can support developmental and innovative approaches to English as a
foreign/second language (EFL/ESL) professional
practice which helps English language instructors build and apply their knowledge,
collaborate with fellow EFL/ESL teachers, and to reflect on classroom practices.
The paper presents a model
for English language instructors
and teacher education instructors regarding the possibilities of using Web-based professional
development opportunities. skilled human capital in the workforce.
KEYWORDS
English as a foreign/second language (EFL/ESL), teachers’ professional development, Web-based environment, online community
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