The Reflective Cycle of the Teaching Practicum - Fiona Farr
An Introduction to Reflective Practice and the Practicum
The Reflective Cycle of the Teaching Practicum - Fiona Farr
Fiona Farr [+]
University of Limerick
Fiona Farr is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Angela Farrell [+]
University of Limerick
Angela Farrell is Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and Assistant Dean International of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) at the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Description
This chapter provides a theoretical introduction to the notion of reflective practice, its origin, how it has been defined in the literature, various evidence-based perspectives on how effective it is, and its associated pros and cons. This discussion is embedded in the context of the practicum component of ELT education programmes with a focus on novice teachers.