The Study of International Exchange Development in Guolin Elementary School

• Main Authors: Hsu, Chih-Hao., 許志豪
• Other Authors: Lin, Chih-Cheng
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/vzm74w

博士 === 國立清華大學 === 教育與學習科技學系 === 105 === This study aims to learn international exchange development for Teacher Professional Learning Community (TPLC) in Guolin Elementary School through various research methods, such as case study and action research. The scope of this study includes: the strategies of international exchange development for TPLC in Guolin Elementary School, the issues of international exchange development for TPLC in Guolin Elementary School, the six supporting strategies for developing international exchange through MIRAGE flying-geese model of Wisdom for Action and exploring “Collaboration with Singapore school” and “Asia pacific children conference in Japan” by applying MIRAGE flying-geese model of Wisdom for Action to expose common issues in TPLC and solutions to them. According to theory, research and practice, the findings are as follows. 1. Five strategies progressed through international exchange development for TPLC in Guolin Elementary School: (1) Collaboration plan for teachers visiting abroad (2) Collaboration between two schools in two countries (3) Collaboration between three schools in two countries (4) Attending international conference abroad for teachers and students (5) Strategic alliance between junior high and elementary schools to accommodate Japanese students homestay 2. Six issues to overcome in international exchange development for TPLC: (1) Difficulty in reaching a common understanding due to difference in cultures (2) Difficulty to go depth into course objectives and contents (3) Tendency for teaching to become entertainment act ivies (4) Difficulty for administration support to be flexible (5) Difficulty to go depth in learning different cultures (6) Difficulty in controlling learning effectiveness 3. Taking advantage of the six supporting strategies in MIRAGE flying-geese model of Wisdom for Action by TPLC: (1) Mirror – self reflection to lead to inspire passion (2) Interaction – localized international exchange course to integrate development (3) Reflection – self-examination in international exchange to advance teaching (4) Accessibility – practical administration to promote efficient leadership (5) Geese – international exchange in flying-geese paradigm to gain mutual support (6) Evaluation – multi-level assessment in international exchange to promote learning ability