Developing reflective teachers : a study on perception and improvement of reflection in pre-service teacher education ping program and testing its effectiveness

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2006
Erginel, Senem Şanal
This study is a detailed examination of reflection in pre-service teacher education. It focuses on the process of the promotion of reflective teacher education. Within this process, it considers pre-service teachers' perceptions on becoming reflective and their focus of attention throughout their practicum. In relation to these, it analyzes pre-service teachers' improvement in reflection by focusing on various methods of promotion for reflectivity.

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S. Ş. Erginel, “Developing reflective teachers : a study on perception and improvement of reflection in pre-service teacher education ping program and testing its effectiveness ,” Ph.D. - Doctoral Program, Middle East Technical University, 2006.