Developing personal knowledge management competency for knowledge acquisition

Chi Keung Eric CHENG

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between personal knowledge management competency of pre-service teachers and their perception on knowledge acquisition. A self development questionnaire was developed to collect data from a cross sectional survey. 225 pre-service teachers from the Hong Kong Institute of Education participated in the survey. Structural equation model was applied to explore the predictive power of PKM competency on their knowledge acquisition for teaching. Result shows that a four-factors PKM model is identified which consists of retrieving, organizing, analyzing and collaboration skills. Pre-service teacher PKM competency was identified to be a predictor for knowledge acquisition. To cope with the teaching requirements of the education reform in Hong Kong, incorporation of PKM skills in teacher education curriculum is recommended to teacher education institutes for enhancing pre-service teacher PKM competency. This study validates an empirical PKM model for predicting knowledge acquisition by developing an instrument with validity and reliability.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventGlobal Learn Asia Pacific 2011 : Global Conference on Learning and Technology - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 28 Mar 201101 Apr 2011

Conference

ConferenceGlobal Learn Asia Pacific 2011 : Global Conference on Learning and Technology
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period28/03/1101/04/11

Citation

Cheng, E. (2011, March). Developing personal knowledge management competency for knowledge acquisition. Paper presented at the Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011: Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Melbourne, Australia.

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