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Supporting the global e‐teacher
Author(s) -
McNaught Carmel
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
international journal of training and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.558
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1468-2419
pISSN - 1360-3736
DOI - 10.1046/j.1360-3736.2003.00187.x
Subject(s) - curriculum , scope (computer science) , diversity (politics) , mathematics education , teacher education , pedagogy , global education , faculty development , teaching staff , professional development , psychology , sociology , computer science , anthropology , programming language
This paper describes the scope of the challenge needed to support university teaching staff to become effective global e‐teachers. This challenge involves teachers in broadening their understanding of cultural diversity, as well as acquiring new skills in educational design and online teaching and learning. Three ways of supporting teachers are described: growth of individual teachers’ skills and confidence, a focus on curriculum and educational design, and development of appropriate university policy. In reality, support is needed in all three areas. Finally, some general principles for staff development of the global e‐teacher are suggested.