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Autor/inn/en | Richards, K. Andrew R.; Killian, Chad M.; Kinder, Christopher J.; Badshah, Kaizeen; Cushing, Casey |
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Titel | Chapter 4: Twitter as a Professional Development Platform among U.S. Physical Education Teachers |
Quelle | In: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 39 (2020) 4, S.454-463 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0273-5024 |
Schlagwörter | Social Media; Faculty Development; Physical Education Teachers; Professional Continuing Education; Socialization; Communities of Practice; Professional Isolation |
Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate how U.S. physical educators who actively engage with professional content on Twitter view it as a platform for continuing professional development. Method: Thirty-two U.S.-based physical educators participated in semistructured telephone interviews. Most of these teachers were White (n = 29; 91.00%) and taught in elementary schools (n = 26; 81.25%). The data were coded inductively and deductively, using role socialization theory as the guiding framework. Results: Four themes were generated: (a) socialization "into" Twitter takes time and is often encouraged by existing members; (b) socialization "through" Twitter focuses on improving practices via the sharing of resources; (c) everyone has a voice on Twitter, but the content requires critical appraisal; and (d) teachers create a community on Twitter that addresses marginalization and isolation. Discussion/Conclusion: The participants used Twitter to develop a sense of professional community and reduce perceptions of isolation. Twitter has the potential to support the improvement of practice through grassroots continuing professional development. (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2024/1/01 |