Online forum analysis of a joint master’s degree by remote classes in terms of emotions

Authors

  • Miguel Romero Gutiérrez Universidad de Almería
  • María Martínez Chico Universidad de Almería
  • María Rut Jiménez Liso Universidad de Almería
Keywords: Online Forums, Teachers’ Education, Environmental Education, Emotions, Inquiry based Learning

Abstract

Intended to evaluate the efficiency of a subject developed in a remote online higher education program (Interuniversity Environmental Education Joint Master Degree), we have developed an analysis of an online forum, an excellent place to reflect where the collaborative learning is fostered, providing information on the effect of the subject and its significance for students. What is characteristic of the virtual teaching developed in the subject is that is focused on promoting and experiencing inquiry-based teaching approaches among future environmental educators. The emotional aspect proves crucial for environmental education thus, through a qualitative methodology, we had addressed the analysis of the students’ contributions in the online forum what let us identify emotions expressed, its triggers and the activities that can work as an incentive in their future as environmental educators. The highlighted emotional involvement expressed in theirs posts shows that the subject doesn’t remain indifferent, emphasizing the satisfaction experimented and theirs worry about situations with possible negative consequences.

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Published
27-11-2018
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Romero Gutiérrez, M., Martínez Chico, M., & Jiménez Liso, M. R. (2018). Online forum analysis of a joint master’s degree by remote classes in terms of emotions. Distance Education Journal, 18(58). Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/red/article/view/351131
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