ABSTRACT

This paper describes how the head of a second language teacher education program uses a course journals assignment to encourage reflective practice. Students in training to become second language teachers often report on a gap between the theory they learn in training programs and the pedagogical practice they implement in the field. Reflective practice in teaching has been shown to help new teachers to overcome this gap. To encourage students to develop a habit toward reflective practice, the head of this program has implemented a semester-long reflective journal assignment in a capstone course. Students report that the journal is engaging and effective in aiding them to develop their reflective abilities. This paper details the use of these course journals with the goal of encouraging more educators of future language educators to implement them as well.

摘要

本文介绍了第二语言教师教育计划的负责人如何使用课程期刊作业来鼓励反思性练习。接受培训成为第二语言教师的学生经常报告他们在培训计划中学习的理论与他们在该领域实施的教学实践之间的差距。反思性教学实践已被证明可以帮助新教师克服这一差距。为了鼓励学生养成反思性练习的习惯，该计划的负责人在顶点课程中实施了一个学期的反思性日记作业。学生报告说该期刊正在积极有效地帮助他们发展反思能力。