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ERIC Number: EJ415872
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-5841
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Metaphor as an Instructional Tool in Encouraging Student Teacher Reflection.
Marshall, Hermine H.
Theory into Practice, v29 n2 p128-32 Spr 1990
Discusses ways in which metaphors and metaphorical language can be used with student teachers as heuristic devices to increase reflection and encourage reconceptualizing of problem situations. Two examples are given: metaphor used as an instructional method and metaphors reflecting student teachers' concepts of teacher roles. (JD)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Decision Making, Heuristics, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Metaphors, Problem Solving, Student Teacher Attitudes, Student Teachers, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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