Description: Explores research on the use of telecollaboration (or virtual exchange) studies in language teacher education through empirical evidence and international case studies.
Brief description: Bedrettin Yazan is Associate Professor at the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.
Review Quotes:
"An enlightening exploration of telecollaboration in language teacher education. This book offers a comprehensive view of the impact of technology-mediated collaboration on professional learning, identities, and ideologies. The diverse range of perspectives from contributors around the world enhances its relevance and potential for shaping future language education practices. A must-read for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of language teacher preparation." --Ferit Kiliçkaya, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey
"This volume aptly explores the transformative power of virtual exchange in language teacher education. The themes it deals with- of access to international experiences in digital environments and the impact of telecollaboration on identity development and professional preparation - are important in the current educational landscape. Drawing on transnational contexts, Telecollaboration in Language Teacher Education reaffirms the potential of virtual exchange initiatives as a social equalizer." --Nataly Tcherepashenets, State University of New York, Empire State University, USA "This timely volume provides a compelling exploration of telecollaboration as a transformative approach in language teacher education. Drawing on diverse international case studies, it offers insightful guidance on designing and implementing telecollaboration activities that foster intercultural communication and reflective practice. It fills a gap in the literature by linking telecollaboration to student outcomes, teacher-education agenda and teacher professional identity formation. Moving beyond the "how" to the "why" and "who" of telecollaboration, this book offers essential input for educators and researchers committed to advancing language teacher professional development in digital and global contexts." --Nik Aloesnita Nik Mohd Alwi, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia