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ERIC Number: EJ458529
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Reflective Thinking and Growth in Novices' Teaching Abilities.
Gipe, Joan P.; Richards, Janet C.
Journal of Educational Research, v86 n1 p52-57 Sep-Oct 1992
Study examined the relationship between future teachers' reflections and growth in their teaching abilities in an early field placement. Analysis of data gathered over one semester from reflective journals and multiple observations indicated teacher preparation programs should foster reflective thinking as an important facet of growth in teaching abilities. (SM)
Descriptors: Dialog Journals, Elementary Education, Females, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Journal Writing, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Teachers, Teacher Improvement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Reflective Teaching; Reflective Thinking; Teacher Ability