| Title: |
Evaluating Virtual Communities of Practice for Faculty Development |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
McKenna, Ann F.; Johnson, Amy M.; Yoder, Brian; Chavela Guerra, Rocio C.; Pimmel, Russell |
| Source: |
Journal of Faculty Development. Jan 2016 30(1):31-39. |
| Availability: |
New Forums Press, Inc. P.O. Box 876, Stillwater, OK 74076. Tel: 405-372-6158; Fax: 405-377-2237; e-mail: info@newforums.com; Web site: http://www.newforums.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2016 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Communities of Practice; Virtual Classrooms; Faculty Development; Engineering Education; Educational Practices; Program Effectiveness; Program Evaluation; Teacher Participation; Teacher Attitudes; Adoption (Ideas); Familiarity; Research Utilization; Evidence Based Practice; Synchronous Communication; Asynchronous Communication; Teacher Surveys; Participant Satisfaction; Training Methods; College Faculty |
| ISSN: |
2153-1900 |
| Abstract: |
Communities of practice, which enable sustained collaboration among fellow practitioners, have potential for advancement of faculty development, but traditionally employ face-to-face meetings with inherent economic and geographical limitations. Our virtual community of practice (VCP) model exposes engineering instructors from across the country to research-based educational practice and engenders enduring community among the participants. This investigation examined the impact of VCP participation on awareness, attitudes, and adoption of research-based educational practice. Results indicated that participation improved the participants' awareness of, attitudes toward, and adoption of research-based educational approaches. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
31 |
| Entry Date: |
2017 |
| Access URL: |
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/nfp/jfd/2016/00000030/00000001/art00005 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1133607 |
| Database: |
ERIC |