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Development of Professional Identity During Teacher's Practice
Ilze IvanovaRita Skara-mincŀnesubject
060201 languages & linguisticsProcess (engineering)05 social sciencesProfessional development050301 educationIdentity (social science)Student teacher06 humanities and the artsProfessional studiesTeacher educationContent analysis0602 languages and literaturePedagogyGeneral Materials Scienceprofessional identityPsychologyReflection (computer graphics)0503 educationreflectionprofessional developmentdescription
Abstract The article focuses on issues of the development of professional identity of English teachers-to-be in Latvia. This development is an ongoing process which starts during teacher education. The article aims to examine emerging professional identity and how reflective self-evaluation during teacher's practice done with the help of reflective activities facilitates professional development of student teachers. Specific attention is paid to the self-reflection on teacher's practice experiences done with the help of the EPOSTL. It is also concerned with the ways how university can improve student's awareness of their identity. The conducted case study involved questionnaire, content analysis of reflective essays. 66 prospective teachers participated in the research. The data obtained during the research proved the crucial role of teaching practice and reflective activities in the study process of teacher education.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 | Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences |