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Watzke, John L. – Modern Language Journal, 2007
This longitudinal study focuses on how pedagogical content knowledge is initially represented and changes during the beginning teaching experiences of 9 teachers of French, German, and Spanish. The data consist of reflective journal entries, classroom observations, and focus group interviews collected during the first 2 years of foreign language…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Language Teachers
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Stevenson, Isobel; Jenkins, Susan – Journal of Second Language Writing, 1994
A case study is reported involving a detailed content analysis of the daily journal writing of 20 teaching assistants. Results showed that most students approved of and benefited from journal writing, particularly for improved confidence and language fluency and as an outlet for stress; however, little analytical or reflective writing took place.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Foreign Students, Graduate Students, Inservice Teacher Education
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Bailey, Kathleen M.; Curtis, Andy; Nunan, David – TESOL Quarterly, 1998
Describes the experiences of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) university professors who investigated reflective teaching and professional development by practicing what they preached. Over one academic year they taught their EFL classes utilizing three professional development procedures (journal writing, videotaping, and teaching portfolios).…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Seaman, Alan; Sweeny, Barry; Meadows, Pamela; Sweeny, Marilyn – TESOL Journal, 1997
Discusses a program in which adult education English-as-a-Second-Language teachers worked with mentors to cultivate valuable professional habits. Notes the three characteristics of the program: concentration on the dynamics of classroom instruction; emphasis on practices such as reflective journaling and peer discussion; and a commitment to allow…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Agents, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language)
Peck, Antony, Ed.; Westgate, David, Ed. – 1994
A collection of brief articles of reflective teaching focuses on how second language teachers can use reflective practice for their own continuing professional development. The first title in the "Reflections on Practice" series, this collection introduces the concept of the reflective practitioner of language teaching and serves as a foundation…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
Smoke, Trudy, Ed. – 1998
The collection of essays on the politics of adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction includes: "The Politics of Adult ESL literacy: Becoming Politically Visible" (Pamela Ferguson); "Learning To Be Legal: Unintended Meanings for Adult Schools" (Pia Moriarty); "The Relationship Between Knowing Our Students' Real…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anorexia Nervosa, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques