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The Integration of Web2Quest Technology into Multicultural Curriculum in Teacher Education: A Potential for Globalization

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  • Li-Mei Grace Lin

    (Oregon State University, USA)

  • Chris L. Ward

    (Oregon State University, USA)

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The study examines the attitudes and past experiences of pre-service teachers and teacher educators in Taiwan and the U.S. regarding the use of Web2Quests to promote multicultural education. The demographics in many countries are increasingly changing, especially regarding the growth of students from diverse backgrounds. In all classrooms, teachers need to have high levels of multicultural competency to create welcoming and equitable learning environments. However, multicultural education in the curriculum of many teacher education programs is still limited. Technology is an extremely useful tool that can enhance learning experiences for both teachers and students. Technology can be implemented to foster multicultural education in interesting and engaging ways. The study shows that the majority (about 93%) of the pre-service teachers and teacher educators who responded to the survey both in Taiwan and the United States enjoyed the Web2Quest strategy and viewed it to be effective in promoting higher-level thinking and social constructivist activities. Participants suggested that professional development is needed to help teachers design effective WebQuests, especially using the new version of WebQuests which utilizes Web 2.0 technologies. This professional development may have a significant impact when preparing teachers and, ultimately, students to be productive global citizens.

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  • Li-Mei Grace Lin & Chris L. Ward, 2011. "The Integration of Web2Quest Technology into Multicultural Curriculum in Teacher Education: A Potential for Globalization," International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), IGI Global, vol. 1(2), pages 46-59, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jopcd0:v:1:y:2011:i:2:p:46-59
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