WhatsApp as an educational tool: perspectives of pre-service teachers

IF 3.4 3区 教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Nkosinomusa Mabaso, C. Tiba, J. Condy, L. Meda
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ABSTRACT This study explores pre-service teachers’ perspectives about the use of WhatsApp as an educational tool. This is a qualitative project set within an interpretive paradigm. Sixteen pre-service teachers at a University of Technology voluntarily agreed to be part of this study. These pre-service teachers were divided into two groups of eight participants each to take part in a focus group discussion. The data collected were analysed deductively, linking it to literature and the Community of Inquiry theoretical framework. The results show that despite challenges, pre-service teachers used WhatsApp because of its benefits, which include cost-effectiveness, quick dissemination of information, supporting learning and relieving stress among preservice teachers. The researchers concluded that lecturers and pre-service teachers should adopt and adapt WhatsApp for teaching and learning as a tool that supplements the learning management system in order to meet the contextual and diverse learning needs of students.
作为教育工具的WhatsApp:职前教师的视角
本研究探讨了职前教师对使用WhatsApp作为教育工具的看法。这是一个定性的项目,设置在一个解释的范式。一所科技大学的16名职前教师自愿同意参与这项研究。这些职前教师被分成两组,每组8人参加焦点小组讨论。收集的数据进行了演绎分析,将其与文献和调查社区理论框架联系起来。结果表明,尽管面临挑战,但职前教师使用WhatsApp的原因是其优势,包括成本效益,信息快速传播,支持学习和缓解职前教师的压力。研究人员得出结论,讲师和职前教师应该采用和调整WhatsApp作为教学和学习的工具,作为学习管理系统的补充,以满足学生情境化和多样化的学习需求。
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Technology Pedagogy and Education
Technology Pedagogy and Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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