ERIC Number: EJ1074047
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1933-4850
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Using the Learning Activities Survey to Examine Transformative Learning Experiences in Two Graduate Teacher Preparation Courses
Caruana, Vicki; Woodrow, Kelli; Pérez, Luis
InSight: A Journal of Scholarly Teaching, v10 p25-34 2015
The Learning Activities Survey (LAS) detected whether, and to what extent, a perspective transformation occurred during two graduate courses in teacher preparation. The LAS examined the types of learning identified as contributing to their transformative experiences. This study examined pre-service teachers' critical reflection of the course materials and learning experiences in a Capstone course in Reflective Teaching and a course in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Results suggest that similar learning experiences were identified as triggering a perspective transformation. When learners have the opportunity to engage in critical reflection, they may more easily question their personal perspectives as a result.
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Transformative Learning, Learning Experience, Teacher Education Programs, Graduate Students, Preservice Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Access to Education, Reflection, Student Surveys, Instructional Effectiveness, Course Evaluation, Student Teacher Attitudes, Student Teacher Evaluation, Skill Development, Achievement Gains, Mixed Methods Research
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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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