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This qualitative study examined Internet usage by Guatemalan English teachers in the rural, indigenous community of San Lucas Toliman, to improve enrollments and persistence in online teacher professional development programs promoted by the Fundación Rigoberta Menchú Tum in collaboration with the researcher. Woolcock¿s concepts of bonding, bridging and linking social capital were united with Rogers¿s theories of diffusion and perceived attrib… More >>
This book reveals the barriers facing rural Guatemalan educators seeking higher education online, including insufficient pay, distance and lack of experience with technology. Dr. Tedford’s study makes obvious the need to concentrate on Internet training and access issues. Interviews in original Spanish with English translations are poignant and surprising, and shed light on educational barriers facing many low-income Hispanics such as those I have served.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a terrific example of culturally sensitive research and effective application of participatory rural appraisal. This is important work for both experienced researchers and graduate students conducting applied social and educational research.
Rating: 5 / 5