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Kang, Nam-Hwa – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2007
This study reports teachers' learning through action research on students' conceptual understanding. The study examined (a) the teachers' views about science teaching and learning, (b) the teachers' learning about their teaching practices and (c) the conditions that supported the teachers' learning through action research. A total of 14 elementary…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Action Research, Professional Development
Farrell, Thomas S. C. – Center for Adult English Language Acquisition, 2008
There is a longstanding recognition in the field of language education that teachers must continually reshape their knowledge of teaching and learning. This knowledge is developed initially in teacher education programs, then becomes part of teachers' education throughout their careers through reflective practice. Reflective practice occurs when…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Action Research, Second Language Learning, Criticism
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McGee, Alyson – Educational Action Research, 2008
This article describes and critically reflects on an action research project used for professional development purposes in a Middle Eastern Gulf State. The aim of the project was to improve professional development experiences for a group of in-service teacher educators, who were English as Second Language advisers. The initial discussion…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Action Research, Democratic Values, Professional Development
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Alterio, Maxine – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2004
Drawing on a research project which focused on the role reflective learning tools have in bringing about change to practice, this paper describes how nine practitioners from four different professions enhanced their professional practice by contributing to a collaborative journal. An analysis of the journal revealed four key themes:…
Descriptors: Journal Writing, Reflective Teaching, Professional Development, Cooperation
Buchmann, Margret – 1992
By exploring the question of whether teaching begins and ends in contemplative thought, this essay suggests that conceptions of teacher thinking must be expanded beyond planning and decision making. People's ordinary conception of thinking includes imagining, remembering, interpreting, and caring. In order to understand the full scope and meaning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Reflective Teaching
Ross, E. Wayne, Ed. – 1994
As reflective teaching has been a major concern in education with the movement for increased teacher professionalism and involvement in all aspects of school decision-making, the 10 articles in this volume address reflective practice in the social studies with an emphasis on how reflection and inquiry can contribute to both teacher and curriculum…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry