The role of the tutor in supporting online engagement in higher education
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Open access
Authors
O'Hare, Sheena
Date
2014Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Lina Pelliccione
Assoc. Prof. Geoffrey Giddings
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Mathematics Education Centre
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Abstract
In order to generate insights into the role of an online tutor in supporting student learning, this thesis studied the online interactions of four tutors who were teaching four separate groups of first-year undergraduate pre-service teachers. The study used focus group interviews, analysis of online transcripts and individual interviews. Several recommendations are made that provide university educators with new insights into ways to support online teaching and learning.
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