The potential of social networking sites for continuing professional learning
Investigating the experiences of teachers with limited resources
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21458662 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Van H Le (0000-0003-4275-9886, Murdoch University), Dorit Maor (0000-0002-0743-4755, Murdoch University), Andrew Mcconney (0000-0001-7618-8829, Murdoch University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 546-562 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Continuing Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0158-037X • E-ISSN: 1470-126X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0158037x.2021.1932453 |
| OpenAlex | W3168118824 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 43 |
This study investigates the practices and perceptions of teachers using social networking sites (SNSs) for informal continuing professional learning in Vietnam. The paper describes one part of a larger exploratory sequential mixed-methods study and draws on data collected via four focus group interviews of 19 EFL teachers from five provinces of southern Vietnam. The study’s findings reveal a variety of activities conducted on SNSs for professional learning purposes. These are categorised into four themes: (1) searching, acquiring and sharing resources, (2) offering and seeking academic assistance (3) improving English proficiency, and (4) connecting and networking. The findings show that most teachers recognise the value of SNSs in terms of usefulness, diversity, flexibility, feeling connected, getting motivated for positive change and cost-effectiveness. This research adds meaningfully to the currently modest literature on how teachers with limited resources, particularly in developing countries, make use of available and affordable digital tools for their own continuing professional learning
Business · Exploratory research · Feeling · Focus group · Knowledge management · Management · Medical education · Pedagogy · Perception · Political science · Professional development · Public relations · Sociology · Computer Science · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Medicine · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology · Social Psychology · Marketing
Focus Group Interviews in Education and Psychology
Connectivism
Grounded theory, mixed methods, and action research
Social media in higher education
Informal online communities and networks as a source of teacher professional development
Conceptualizing Teacher Professional Learning
Categorising teachers’ use of social media for their professional learning
Teacher Learning Within the School Context
How and Why Educators Use Twitter
Higher education scholars' participation and practices on Twitter
Tweet me, message me, like me
Virtual induction
Problems on primary school-based in-service training in Vietnam
Teachers ‘liking’ their work? Exploring the realities of teacher Facebook groups
Professional Development and Teacher Learning
Social Network Sites
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |