Global Virtual Exchange Between U.S. and South Korean Elementary Teachers: Unexpected Outcome in BEVI (Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory)

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Abstract

The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of the Global Virtual Exchange (GVE) experience on 18 US pre-service elementary teachers and 5 S. Korean in-service elementary teachers' learning. The participants engaged in an ice breaking period at the beginning, had a deeper dive in each other’s cultural autobiographies, and then held focused discussions on sexism. All exchanges were conducted asynchronously. Participants completed BEVI (Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory) two times (pre- and post- GVE). Mixed-methods research was employed to analyze changes or growths in the BEVI measures. Significant differences in BEVI scales between and within groups are summarized and discussed.

Authors

• Shin Ji Kang, James Madison University

• Eun-Young Jang, Seoul National University of Education