Generating a practice community through a social network. A case analysis

  • Joaquin Paredes-Labra Autonomous University of Madrid
  • Agustín de la Herrán-Gascón Autonomous University of Madrid
  • Daniel Velázquez Vázquez National Autonomous University of Mexico
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCED.2012.v23.n1.39103
Keywords: creativity, teachers' practical thinking, social networks, Higher Education
Agencies: Este proyecto ha sido financiado con una ayuda de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional, proyecto A103554511.

Abstract

This paper explores a practice community generation in a social network to rethink continuum teacher training.

We present a study that included 70 teachers from all domains of traditional Mexican universities who made innovations in their courses. Teachers modified their programs to include elements of creativity, they developed a project with students, created physical and virtual networks with peers. Here we present changes, strengths and weakness of the social network that each teacher used as a medium for reflective practice.
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2012-06-04
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Paredes-Labra, J., de la Herrán-Gascón, A., & Velázquez Vázquez, D. (2012). Generating a practice community through a social network. A case analysis. Revista Complutense de Educación, 23(1), 75-88. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCED.2012.v23.n1.39103
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Vol. 23 No. 1 (2012)
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