User:EHeng Hou

I am currently a PhD student in Manchester University. The research field I am interested in is on the application of information and communications technology (ICT) in teacher education in China; in other words, my research focuses on exploring the role of ICT, esp, the computer-mediated collaborative communities in fostering pre-service English teachers teacher competence.

To be honest, I am not a computer technology person at all, but this does not prevent me from tapping in this fascinating (which I have not doubt about it)world in which members of the online communities communicate with each other fully independent of time and space. Through interaction, members can share information; exchange, discuss and critique ideas; reflect upon their learning process; finding affective support; and contribute to their communities.

I am endeavoring to provide some insight into educating preservice English teacher in China. I know that PhD studies are never without complication; however, I will be all for it no matter what it is going to take me.

I also wish to meet people who share the same thoughts through Wikipedia.