Learning Transformations through Cross-Cultural E-Mentoring: Perspectives from an Online Faculty Development Forum

Authors

Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena, University of New MexicoFollow
Jennifer Linder-VanBerschot, University of New Mexico
Deborah LaPointe, University of New Mexico
Kerrin Barret, University of New Mexico
Julia Mummert, University of New Mexico
Marlie Saligumba Cardiff, University of New Mexico
Jason Skinner, University of New Mexico

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

Employing qualitative research methods, this study discusses the learning transformations of e-mentors from the United States and protégés from Sri Lanka who engaged in online problem solving tasks that were part of a faculty development forum.

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Seventh International Transformative Learning Conference

First Page

162

Last Page

167

Language (ISO)

English

Sponsorship

University of New Mexico College of Education and Central New Mexico Community College

Keywords

Learning transformation, e-mentoring, cross-cultural, faculty development

Recommended Citation

Gunawardena, C. N., VanBerschot, J. L., LaPointe, D., Barrett, K., Mummert, J., Cardiff, M. S., & Skinner, J. (2007). Learning transformations through cross-cultural e-mentoring: Perspectives from an online faculty development forum. In P. Cranton & E. Taylor (Eds.), Proceedings of the Seventh International Transformative Learning Conference (pp. 162-167). Harrisburg, PA: Penn State

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Comments

Preprint version.