Reflective practice-oriented online discussions: A study on EFL teachers’ reflection-on, in and for-action

Burhan-Horasanlı, E. and Ortaçtepe, D. (2016) Reflective practice-oriented online discussions: A study on EFL teachers’ reflection-on, in and for-action. Teaching and Teacher Education, 59, pp. 372-382. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2016.07.002)

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Abstract

This qualitative case study examined in-service EFL teachers’ reflective practice oriented online discussions in a graduate course. The analysis of reflective discussions and individual interviews brought about two conclusions about the nature of reflective practice as an embedded and collaborative process. First, the results regarding participants’ simultaneous engagement in reflection in, on and for-action indicate that reflective practice is an embedded process benefiting from the interplay of these three reflection types working together to lead to positive outcomes. Second, teachers benefit more from collaborative reflective practice through online discussion platforms that provide them with an online community of practice.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ortactepe Hart, Dr Deniz
Authors: Burhan-Horasanlı, E., and Ortaçtepe, D.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Journal Name:Teaching and Teacher Education
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0742-051X
Published Online:25 July 2016

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