A Community of Practice: An Intervention Model based on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

Fernández-Sánchez, María Rosa and Valverde-Berrocoso, Jesús A Community of Practice: An Intervention Model based on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning., 2014 [Preprint]

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English abstract

This paper describes the results of a research study on the establishment of a Community of Practice through social eLearning and Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). The sample consisted of 20 adult women of gypsy origin of various ages, educational level and work activity residing in Extremadura (Spain). The study makes a contextualization and then describes the design, implementation and evaluation of a training scheme in social eLearning about Equal Opportunities and Social Leadership. This is followed by an analysis of the content of the course forums, according to the dimensions of the «Community of Inquiry» model (CoI) which is one of the most promising theoretical perspectives on e-learning and collaborative and constructivist approaches developed in hundreds of studies during the last decade. And finally, the study evaluates the learning experience, using triangulation as procedure for data analysis. The most important research results are: a) the validity of the design and implementation of the training, b) the forming of an effective Community of Practice for Roma women in virtual learning environments, and c) the significant changes in the participants that can favor the cultural promotion of women. It provides a new model of ICTbased educational intervention in CSCL, aimed at improving training for and promotion of sociocultural groups in situations of social exclusion.

Spanish abstract

Este artículo describe los resultados de investigación de un estudio sobre la conformación de una comunidad de práctica a través de e-learning social y aprendizaje colaborativo en entornos virtuales (CSCL). La muestra está formada por 20 mujeres gitanas adultas y residentes en Extremadura (España) heterogéneas en edad, nivel formativo y actividad laboral. El estudio parte de la contextualización y posterior diseño, implementación y evaluación de una acción formativa de e-learning sobre igualdad de oportunidades y liderazgo social. Posteriormente, analiza el contenido de foros del curso, según las dimensiones del modelo «Comunidad de Indagación» que es una de las perspectivas teóricas más prometedoras sobre e-learning y enfoques constructivistas colaborativos y que ha sido desarrollada en cientos de estudios durante la última década. Y, por último, evalúa la experiencia formativa, utilizando la triangulación como procedimiento para el análisis de datos. Se destacan como resultados la validez del diseño y aplicación de la acción formativa; la conformación efectiva de la comunidad de práctica de mujeres gitanas en entornos virtuales de enseñanzaaprendizaje colaborativos; y los cambios significativos en las mujeres participantes que favorecen su promoción sociocultural. Se aporta un nuevo modelo de intervención socioeducativa con TIC basado en CSCL, destinado a mejora de la formación y a la promoción sociocultural de los grupos en situación de exclusión social.

Item type: Preprint
Keywords: E-Learning, communities of practice, digital literacy, digital inclusion, collaborative learning, virtual learning environment, social change, women
Subjects: C. Users, literacy and reading.
Depositing user: Alex Ruiz
Date deposited: 08 Dec 2013 18:13
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:29
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/20861

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