ERIC Number: EJ1318807
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1175-9232
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The Learning Theories Profile: A Metacognitive Tool for Reflecting on Professional Practice
Annan, Jean; Mentis, Mandia; Somerville, Matthew P.; Holley-Boen, Wendy
Kairaranga, v21 n2 p15-27 2020
"The Learning Theories Profile" (LTP) supports professionals to locate various learning theories within four epistemological quadrants of the "Matrix of Perspectives." Professionals can use this tool to identify some of the theories they hold and to reflect on the alignment between their espoused theories and theories-in-use. Forty-four resource teachers used the LTP and demonstrated that they were guided by a range of theories, most commonly interactive theories. A strong relationship was observed between espoused and in-use theories. Participants' responses indicated the positive value of the LTP for supporting professionals to analyse and optimise interaction occurring in complex contexts of practice.
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Profiles, Metacognition, Measures (Individuals), Theory Practice Relationship, Graduate Students, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Resource Teachers, Reflection, Professional Identity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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