Pre–Service Post Graduate Teachers' First Time Experience with Constructivist Learning Environment (CLE) Using MOODLE

Boopathiraj C*, K. Chellamani**
* Ph.D (JRF) Research Scholar, School of Education, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
** Associate Professor, School of Education, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
Periodicity:March - May'2015
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.10.4.3416

Abstract

The aim of this study is to enlighten and discuss Post Graduate student teachers' first time experiences and their level of satisfaction with the use of Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) during their “Research Methods in Education” course offered online. This study investigated 30 pre-service Post Graduate student teachers' to analyze their first time experiences and satisfaction in a Course Management System (MOODLE). The findings of this study indicated that PG Student teacher's supported and were very interested in learning through the given e-platform. It is also recommended to extend the e-platform for all other courses in teacher education programme.

Keywords

Constructivist Learning Environment, MOODLE, LMS, Reflection, Reflective Feedback

How to Cite this Article?

Boopathiraj, C., and Chellamani, K. (2015). Pre–Service Post Graduate Teachers' First Time Experience with Constructivist Learning Environment (CLE) Using MOODLE.i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology, 10(4), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.10.4.3416

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