The Reflective Lens: The Effects of Digital Video Analysis on PreserviceTeacher Development

Halter, Christopher

ISBN 10: 3639076508 / ISBN 13: 9783639076509

Published by VDM Verlag, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Reflective Lens: The Effects of Digital Video Analysis on PreserviceTeacher Development
• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639076508
• ISBN 13: 9783639076509
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Reflection-on-practice has become a criticalcomponent of teacher professional development overthe past decade. As a result, it is increasinglyimportant for teacher educators to better understandthe relationship between reflection and thedevelopment of professional expertise. This studyinvolved a particular kind of self-reflection thatutilized video of credential candidates¿¿¿ own teachingas the object of reflection. Reflection on the lessonwas facilitated by either mental recall or videotapedlesson analysis. Video analysis is a powerful tool tosupport the growth of preservice teachers in makingthe critical connections between theoretical pedagogyand classroom interactions. Video analysis of theirown classroom performance can shift reflections frombeing centered on teacher actions to looking morebroadly at teacher and student interactions. Theeffects of video analysis can persist over time andsupported the professional growth of new teachers.The results of this study strongly suggest thatprofessional development activities that targetimproved reflection-on-practice through the use ofvideo analysis can be effective.

About the Author

Christopher P. Halter, Ed.D, is a faculty member at University ofCalifornia San Diego¿¿¿s Education Studies Program, La Jolla,California. He teaches course in mathematics education, secondaryteaching methods, and educational technology. His researchincludes teacher development, teacher assessment, digitalstorytelling, and digital video analysis.