Weblog as Learning Community for Supporting Astronomy Teaching in Thailand

Abstract

Previous studies indicated that there were some difficulties of astronomy teaching in Thailand because of teachers’ lacking of content and pedagogical knowledge. Building up some spaces for Thai astronomy teacher learning community may allow them to gain their knowledge and pedagogy about astronomy. A weblog (blog) as a web-based technology may allow Thai astronomy teachers’ community to improve pedagogical knowledge and astronomy concepts through expressing and exchanging ideas interaction and collaboration, social networking and group work. This paper share ideas of provide weblog for learning community of Thai astronomy teachers. The knowledge of sharing in weblog may have implications for professional development of Thai astronomy teachers.