ERIC Number: EJ1158461
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1925-0746
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The Power of Reflective Writing for Early Childhood Teachers in Palestine
Kahles, Buad
World Journal of Education, v5 n1 p94-101 2015
This research aimed to highlight the power of reflective writing for early childhood teachers in Palestine, seven teachers in Palestine participated in this qualitative study, they were asked to write their reflections for 18 months. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and reflective writing journals. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis approach in order to determine the possible effects of using reflective writing with teachers on developing their reflective thinking. The results of the study indicated that reflective writing was capable of developing teachers' reflective thinking and helped them to change their attitudes toward themselves and empower them as well.
Descriptors: Reflection, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Kindergarten, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Semi Structured Interviews, Foreign Countries, Journal Writing, Writing Strategies, Reflective Teaching
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Palestine; Israel (Jerusalem)
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