Research Article

Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers' Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process

Volume: 6 Number: 3 December 31, 2020
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Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers' Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process

Abstract

Using project-based applications in education and enriching teaching-learning environments with technology, besides supporting 21st century skills of teachers, positively affects their professional development. The integration of technology into education facilitates the implementation of both national and international projects in schools. The purpose of this study is to determine how eTwinning projects reflect on teachers' professional development. about eTwinning projects in Turkey are encountered quite a few studies. The research was conducted with 24 teachers from various branches who took part in eTwininng projects in the 2019-2020 academic year. Participants were determined according to the voluntary principle and appropriate sampling from non-random sampling methods. The data of the study were collected through semi-structured interviews, which took approximately 30 minutes. Five open-ended questions were asked to the participants to find the impact of eTwinning projects on teachers' professional skills. Descriptive and content analysis were used to analyze the data. Expert opinion and researcher triangulation were also included in data analysis. As a result of the research, it is seen that teachers describe their eTwinning projects with words such as cooperation, sharing, technological development and innovation. Participants express that eTwinning projects are embraced by teachers, they are willing to take part in the project process, teachers from all levels and branches should take part in eTwinng projects. In line with the analysis of the data obtained from the participants, it has been concluded that eTwinning projects have a positive effect on the professional development of teachers.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2020

Submission Date

July 6, 2020

Acceptance Date

October 3, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Başaran, M., Kaya, Z., Akbaş, N., & Yalçın, N. (2020). Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, 6(3), 373-392. https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA
AMA
1.Başaran M, Kaya Z, Akbaş N, Yalçın N. Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process. JETPR. 2020;6(3):373-392. https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA
Chicago
Başaran, Mehmet, Zehra Kaya, Nurcan Akbaş, and Nazan Yalçın. 2020. “Reflection of ETwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 6 (3): 373-92. https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA.
EndNote
Başaran M, Kaya Z, Akbaş N, Yalçın N (December 1, 2020) Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 6 3 373–392.
IEEE
[1]M. Başaran, Z. Kaya, N. Akbaş, and N. Yalçın, “Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process”, JETPR, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 373–392, Dec. 2020, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA
ISNAD
Başaran, Mehmet - Kaya, Zehra - Akbaş, Nurcan - Yalçın, Nazan. “Reflection of ETwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 6/3 (December 1, 2020): 373-392. https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA.
JAMA
1.Başaran M, Kaya Z, Akbaş N, Yalçın N. Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process. JETPR. 2020;6:373–392.
MLA
Başaran, Mehmet, et al. “Reflection of ETwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, vol. 6, no. 3, Dec. 2020, pp. 373-92, https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Başaran, Zehra Kaya, Nurcan Akbaş, Nazan Yalçın. Reflection of eTwinning Activity on Teachers’ Professional Development in Project-Based Teaching Process. JETPR [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 1;6(3):373-92. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA97NY67YA