Telling the Stories of Teaching: Reflective Writing for Preservice Teachers

• Published in: Journal of physical education, recreation & dance Vol. 68; no. 8; pp. 56 - 57
• Main Authors: Langley, David J., Senne, Terry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston Taylor & Francis Group 01.10.1997; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: College students; Curricula; Educational Research; Higher Education; Learning Processes; Physical Education; Practicums; Preservice Teacher Education; Preservice Teachers; Reflective Teaching; Reflective Writing; Secondary Education; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Story Telling; Story Writing; Student teaching; Teaching Methods; Writing

Preservice teachers need to reflect and write on their experiences in a structured way to compare the value of past and future teaching events. This paper examines the value and structure of stories, discusses teacher reflection, and presents examples and methods of connecting stories and reflective...