Web-based Training Program for Writing Instruction: Preservice Teachers' Beliefs Profiles and Their Satisfaction

Abstract

Background: Preservice teachers' satisfaction with online training should be considered to guarantee a successful e-learning experience. This study aims to determine whether preservice teachers' belief profiles influence their satisfaction with web-based training for teaching writing.

Method: To achieve this purpose, two main analyses were conducted: (1) validation of a satisfaction's scale through Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and (2) MANOVA with independent inter-subject variables group belief profiles (i.e., Eclectic Profile, Socio-cultural Profile, and Person-environment Profile) and as dependent variables the five dimensions of the satisfaction scale.

Results: Results showed high satisfaction ratings with the web-based training in all the groups. Nevertheless, significant differences in satisfaction ratings were found between belief profiles.

Conclusions: Finally, educational implications for preservice teachers' development are highlighted in the discussion.