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Owner: Jennifer Courduff
Owner Email: jcourduff@apu.edu
Paper Title: The Impact of Teaching, Cognitive, and Social Presences in Face-to-Face, Blended, and Online Master's Courses
Session Title: Division K Roundtable Session 6
Paper Type: Roundtable Presentation
Presentation Date: 4/20/2020
Presentation Location: Online
Descriptors: Survey Research, Teacher Education - Pre-Service, Technology
Methodology: Mixed Method
Author(s): Jennifer Courduff, Azusa Pacific University; HeeKap Lee, Azusa Pacific University; Jessica Cannaday, Azusa Pacific University
Unit: Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education
Abstract: The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework is a reliable and valid survey approach to meeting the needs of 21st century learners. In this study, we utilized the CoI survey to study differences in teaching, cognitive, and social presences in three course modalities (face to face, online, and blended) in a teaching credential/master’s program in the southwestern United States. Findings suggest that, regardless of course modality, teaching presence is by far the most important indicator of student success. Additionally, course organization functions as a way to foster a welcoming learning environment with clear course expectations. Results could support the development of strong teacher candidates to be equipped with sound teaching, cognitive, and social presence as models of 21st century educators.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3102/1573470