Navigating the Journey
(A Narrative Case Study of Online Teaching Experience from the Novice to Advanced Levels)
الكلمات المفتاحية:
Teaching capacity, e-learning, higher education, educational development
الملخص
This case study observes the development of the teaching capacity for electronic learning (e-learning) initiatives at a Saudi University, focusing on the progression a novice to an advanced level. This study employed a purposeful sampling approach, selecting an instructor who redesigned and taught an e-course, along with an instructional designer, who supported this. Data collection methods included semistructured interviews and documents. The findings highlight the critical role that strong leadership plays in establishing a clear vision and strategic plans for the implementation of e-learning. This leadership was present in the provision of essential infrastructure, opportunities for educational development, and incentives. However, this study also identified significant challenges, including a culture that is deeply rooted in traditional teaching methods, heavy teaching workloads, and a lack of recognition and reward for e-learning efforts. This study contributes to the understanding of e-learning capacity development in higher education, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context.
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2. Amaral, K. E., Shank, J. D., Shibley, I., & Shibley, L. R. (2011). Designing a blended course: using ADDIE to guide instructional design. Journal of College Science Teaching, 40(6), 80.
3. Aguilar, E. (2013). The art of coaching: Effective strategies for school transformation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
4. Baran, E., & Correia, A. P. (2014). A professional development framework for online teaching. TechTrends, 58(5), 95–101Benson, S. N. K., & Ward, C. L. (2013). Teaching with technology: Using TPACK to understand teaching expertise in online higher education. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 48(2), 153–172.
5. Bolliger, D. U., & Armier Jr, D. D. (2013). Active learning in the online environment: The integration of student-generated audio files. Active Learning in Higher
6. Education, 14(3), 201-211.
7. Braun, V., & Clarck, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77–101.
8. Bryant, J., & Bates, A. J. (2015). Creating a constructivist online instructional environment.
9. TechTrends, 59(2), 17–22.
10. Cheung, O., Thomas, D., & Patrick, S. (2014). Overview of e-reserve: History and scope.
11. Linking, Sharing and Streaming.Chandos Publishing
12. Fink, D. (2008). Evaluating teaching: A new approach to an old problem. In D.R. Robertson & L. B. Nilson (Eds.) To improve the academy: Resources for faculty, instructional, and organizational development. (pp.3-21). John Wiley & Sons.
13. Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P. (2009). Educational research, competencies for analysis and applications. Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
14. Hénard, F. & Roseveare, D. (2012) Fostering quality teaching in higher education: Policies and practices. Institutional Management in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1f32/1aa787bd27c0aa67eae63b1b36afaff9da84.pdf
15. Herman, J. H. (2012). Faculty development programs: The frequency and variety of professional development programs available to online instructors. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 16(5), 87–106.
16. Januszewski, A., & Molenda, M. (2008). Educational technology: a definition with commentary. New York, NY: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
17. Ličen, S., Cassar, M., Filomeno, L., Yeratziotis, A., & Prosen, M. (2023). Development and validation of an evaluation toolkit to appraise eLearning courses in higher education: a pilot study. Sustainability, 15(8), 6361.
18. Lock, J., Johnson, C., Altowairiki, N., Burns, A., Hill, L., & Ostrowski, C.P. (2018). Enhancing instructor capacity through the redesign of online practicum course environments using Universal Design for Learning. In S. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Blended Learning Pedagogies and Professional Development in Higher Education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global Publications.
19. Johnson, C. M. (2001). A survey of current research on online communities of practice. The Internet and Higher Education, 4(2001), 45-60.
20. Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2014). NMC Horizon Report: 2014 Higher Education Edition. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium. Retrieved from http://cdn.nmc.org/ media/2014-nmc-horizon- report-he-EN-SC.pdf
21. Koehler, M., Hershey, K., Peruski, L., & Mishra, P. (2004). With a little help from your students: A new model for faculty development and online course design. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 12(1), 25–55.
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25. Merriam, S. (2009). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
26. Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework for teacher knowledge. Teachers College Record, 108(6), 1017–1054.
27. OECD. E-Learning in Tertiary Education. Available
28. online: https://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/35991871.pdf(accessed on 16 March 2023).
29. Palmer, P. J., Zajonc, A., & Scribner, M. (2010). The heart of higher education: A call to renewal. John Wiley and Sons.
30. Prosen, M.; Karnjuš, I.; Ličen, S. (2022). Evaluation of E-Learning Experience among Health and Allied Health Professions Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Slovenia: An Instrument Development and Validation Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 4777.
31. Schwandt, T. A. (2007). The SAGE dictionary of qualitative inquiry. (Vols. 1-0). SAGE Publications.
32. Schmidt, S. W., Tschida, C. M., & Hodge, E. M. (2016). How faculty learn to teach online: What administrators need to know. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 19(1), 1-10.
33. Schaler, M. S., & Fusco, J. (2003). Teacher professional development, technology, and communities of practice: Are we putting the cart before the horse? Information Society, 19, 203–220
34. Vaill, A. L., & Testori, P. A. (2012). Orientation, mentoring and ongoing support: A three- tiered approach to online faculty development. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 16(2), 111–119.
35. Scott, D. E., & Scott, S. (2015). Leadership for quality university teaching: How bottom-up academic insights can inform top-down leadership. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 43(1), 1-20.
36. Taylor, K. L., & Colet, N. R. (2010). Making the shift from faculty development to educational development. In A. Saroyan & M. Frenay (Eds.), Building teaching capacitiesin higher education (p. 139–167). Sterling, VA: Stylus.
37. Taylor, A., & McQuiggan, C. (2008). Faculty development programming: If we build it, will they come. Educause Quarterly, 12(3), 29–37.
38. Tittasiri W (2003) A comparison of e-learning and traditional learning: Experimental approach. International Journal of Information Technology & Computer Science 12(3), 67–74.
39. Yin, R, K. (2014) Case study research: Design and methods. (5th Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
منشور
2024-12-13
كيفية الاقتباس
Noha Fahad Altowairiki. (2024). Navigating the Journey: (A Narrative Case Study of Online Teaching Experience from the Novice to Advanced Levels). Journal of Educational and Human Sciences, (41), 334-352. https://doi.org/10.33193/JEAHS.41.2024.577
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