Lizzie pinard reflections of an english language teacher. Reflective teaching ppt 1 1 free download as powerpoint presentation. Mar 14, 2011 written for language teachers in training, this book surveys issues and procedures in conducting practice teaching. Reflective teaching principles and methods of assessment. It is argued that adopting any single model of reflective practice can be unnecessarily restrictive given the ubiquity of the reflective process. Reflective teaching in second language classrooms is a volume which will repay reading and rereading. Pdf reflective teaching in an english primary classroom. Reflective teaching and its impact on foreign language. Assumptions of reflective teaching theory reflective teachers are knowledgeable about pedagogy methods and theories of teaching we can learn a lot about teaching from selfinquiry much of what happens during teaching is unknown to the teacher experience is not enough to grow as a teacher. Find out what reflective teaching is and how to apply it in your teaching practice. This text introduces techniques for teachers to explore their classroom experiences and for critical reflection on teaching practices. The teacher trainer journal a practical journal for.
Reflective teaching in second language classrooms by jack c. Instructors can use the book as a basis for either individual or collaborative teacher. While the above reflective teaching practices focus more on delayed reflection i. Reflective teacher practitioners ask three kinds of questions. Reflective teaching in second language classrooms is designed for use in preservice and inservice teacher education programs offering a teaching practicum or courses on classroom observation, theories of teaching, or language teaching methods and approaches. Keeping a notebook or postit notes with you in class allows you to make observations in the midst of the lesson on anything that strikes you as being. Richards and lockhart aim to develop a reflective approach to teaching, that is, one in which teachers collect data about their own teaching, examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions and use the information obtained as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. The book adopts a reflective approach to practice teaching and shows student teachers how to explore and reflect on the nature of language teaching. Jul 18, 2015 with reflective teaching, we can share insights, lessons learned and best practices with coeducators and grow with each other. Oct 16, 2014 richards 1990 argues that reflective teaching is a move beyond the ordinary to a higher level of awareness of how teaching and take place. The reflective teacher center for the advancement of teaching. To visit each page, click on the picture or the link provided. Cambridge core methodology reflective teaching in second language classrooms by jack c. One of the simple facts of life in the present time is that the english language skills of a good proportion of its citizenry are seen as vital if a country is to participate actively in the global economy and to have access to the information and knowledge that provide.
With reflective teaching, we can answer the contemplative questions above, and be able to apply them in conducting assessment. Reviews of the reflective teaching in second language classrooms up to now regarding the publication we now have reflective teaching in second language classrooms opinions people are yet to still left his or her writeup on the action, or otherwise see clearly still. Reflective teaching and teacher education contributions from teacher training article pdf available january 2012 with 1,329 reads how we measure reads. Pdf reflective teaching and teacher education contributions. As we conclude the semester, this is the perfect time to reflect on your classes and consider teaching decisions for the spring. With sharp reflective teaching skills, making day to day observations and. Reflective teaching in second language teacher education. Exemplary teachers are reflective teachers who can describe their ideas, beliefs, and values about teaching and learning, says peter frank, who teaches 8th grade math in the. Reflective teaching in second language classrooms cambridge. Reflective teaching is a practice that involves learning how to become a more engaging teacher by learning from your environment. Document resume ed 370 357 fl 0221034 author richards, jack c. Box 45, shashamane ethiopia 38099 iastitute for christian teaching 12501 old columbia pike silver spring, md 20904 usa prepared for the. Authors like richards, lockhart, ramirez, and wallace, have carried out.
A recent trend in second language teaching is a movement away from methods and other external or top down views of teaching toward an approach that seeks to understand teaching in its own terms. This quiz and worksheet can help you with identifying all that you have learned about reflective teaching methods. Below are useful questions that can guide your reflective process. Reflective teaching in second language teacher education 3 this paper is in three parts.
Designing a reflective teacher education course and its contribution to elt teachers reflectivity leila tajik alzhra university kazem pakzad islamic azad university abstract. Reflective teaching is therefore defined as a systematic process that enables teachers to explore their teaching practices by. Designing a reflective teacher education course and its. Prospect vol 10 no 3, 1995 if we wish to train teachers who can be selfcritical and continue to develop outside and beyond the training course, reflective teaching in second language classrooms is precisely the sort of handbook needed. Title reflective teaching in tesol teacher education. Richards department of english, city polytechnic of hong kong most teachers develop their classroom skills fairly early in their teaching careers. Reflective teaching in second language classrooms introduces teachers to ways of exploring and reflecting upon their classroom experiences, using a carefully structured approach to selfobservation and selfevaluation. Reflective teaching practice helps teachers to plan, implement and improve their performance by rethinking about their strengths and weaknesses.
Becoming a reflective teacher an empowered teacher is a reflective decision maker who finds joy in learning and in investigating the teachinglearning processone who views learning as construction and teaching as a facilitating process to enhance and enrich development. Teachers entering the profession may find their initial teaching efforts stressful, but with experience they acquire a repertoire of teaching. Schon 1993 suggested that reflective teaching practice is a continuous process and involves learner thoughtfully considering ones own experience in applying knowledge to practice while being taught by professionals. However, while richards and lockhart 1994 are more concerned with the reflection triggered by data collection, nunan is more interested in teacher research. Reflective teaching practices include being able to learn from your students, co. One way for teachers to ensure they meet their teaching and learning goals and continue to grow professionally throughout the year is to practice reflective teaching. Richards, jack c lockhart, charles the discussion of reflective techniques for second language teaching is intended for teacher trainees and inservice teachers and focuses on practical applications of the reflective method. Reflective teaching in second language classrooms book, 1994.
Finally, the danger of claiming too much for a reflective practitioner model is set beside clear benefits gained from promoting it. Studentteachers are introduced to ways of reflecting upon their experience involving selfobservation and selfevaluation richards and lockhart. Prospect if we wish to train teachers who can be selfcritical and continue to develop outside and beyond the training course, reflective teaching in second language classrooms is precisely the sort of handbook needed. To help you find your way around, here is a map of what you can find on this website. Charles lockhart reflective teaching in second language classrooms introduces teachers to ways of exploring and reflecting upon their classroom experiences, using a carefully structured approach to selfobservation. Effect of reflective teaching practices on the performance of. May 19, 2016 it talks about reflective teacher education, reflection by teachers and students,need for reflective teaching, reflective thinking, reflective practice, reflective action, strategies for promoting reflection, observation by peer, reflection diary and its feedback. Researchers in the present study planned a reflective teacher education course and documented the contribution of such a course to improving teachers reflectivity. Written for language teachers in training at the diploma, undergraduate, or graduate level, practice teaching, a reflective approach surveys issues and procedures in conducting practice teaching. Agendas for second language literacy by sandra lee mckay reflective teaching in second language classrooms by jack c. An experimental study within an action research was conducted by the researchers. Lockhart 1996 reflective teaching in second language classrooms.
Read the lesson, then take a quiz to test your knowledge. Being able to reflect on what things work and what things dont can help you improve as a teacher. Towards reflective teaching the teacher trainer journal. Welcome to reflections of an english language teacher.
Pdf reflective teaching in second language classrooms. Institute for christian teaching education department of seventhday adventists a reflective teaching model. As they analyze their teaching, they consider how they might approach particular tasks or challenges in the future. Reflective teachingis a process where teachers think over their teaching practices, analyzing how something was taught and how the practice might be improved or changed for better learning outcomes. The teacher trainer is a practical journal for those involved in modern language, especially tesol, teacher training. Reflective teaching ppt 1 1 education theory cognition. This demands that you and your students be involved in a process of self observation and self evaluation. Richards, southeast asian ministers of education organization seameo regional language. Reflective teaching in second language teacher education cuhk. The second part summarizes the suggestions made by writers in slte for implementing reflective practice.
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