The eEducator Module: A new approach to the training of online tutors
Gordon Joyes
University of Nottingham, UK
Carol Hall
University of Nottingham, UK
Siew Ming Thang
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
PP: 130 - 147
Abstract
The School of Education, University of Nottingham (UoN), UK and Beiwai Online, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) Beijing, China have been engaged on a collaborative research project to develop a generic module for the training of online tutors globally as part of the eChina-UK programme with funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
This has led to a learner centred approach to the training that takes analysis of transitions within the learning and teaching process as a key focus. It provides trainee tutors with a range of online reflective analytic tools to support their developing understanding of effective practice in order to consider appropriate support for these transitions.
This article describes the rationale behind the design of the various components and activities of the tutor training module including aspects of the development process and the research pilot into localisation at the Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Keywords
online learning, higher education, tutor training, online tutors
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