Title:	THE EFFICACY OF DYNAMIC LEARNING SPACES AS VIRTUAL TUTORS FOR ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
Author(s):	Joyce Pittman , Brian Mclaughlin , Rachida Douglas , Jamal Douglas
ISBN:	978-972-8924-55-3
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2008
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Digital divide, EFL, e-learning, CALL, teacher education
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	116
Last Page:	124
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	This study examines the efficacy of dynamic learning spaces as virtual tutors for English language teachers. Appropriate use of information and communication technology and cultural pluralism are key factors to consider in the decision to use communication technologies in English as foreign language classrooms. Research shows that some English as a foreign language students with access to information and communication technologies are being more successful than English as a foreign language students who do not have access to instruction that integrates computers in classrooms. Methodology included a literature review and reflective discourse analysis of existing learning spaces on the Internet that were designed to support English Foreign Language teacher training and development. The review examines: 1) characteristics of exemplary web-based teaching and learning tutorial spaces for English as foreign language teachers; 2) benefits of network-based teaching and learning spaces offer teachers and educators for professional development and training, 3) implications for designing dynamic learning spaces for English language teachers. Preliminary findings suggest a scarcity of research about the effectiveness of web-based strategies for professional development, teaching and learning using dynamic learning spaces in this field. Conclusion was that dynamic learning spaces could provide the supporting framework for e-tutoring in English language teaching and learning efforts.
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