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Self-Study Teaching
- Concepts
- a component of reflection in which teachers systematically and
critically examine their actions and the context of those actions
as a way of developing a more consciously driven mode of
professional activity (Samaras, 2002).
- Hamilton and Pinnegar
(1998a),“Self-study is the study of
one’s self, one’s actions, one’s ideas, as
well as the ‘not self’”
- Hamilton and Pinnegar
(1998a),“Self-study is the study of
one’s self, one’s actions, one’s ideas, as
well as the ‘not self’”
- a component of reflection in which teachers systematically and
critically examine their actions and the context of those actions
as a way of developing a more consciously driven mode of
professional activity (Samaras, 2002).
- Purpose
- The goal of self-study is to
investigate questions of practice
“that are individually important
and also of broader interest to
the teacher education
community” (Loughran, 2004, p.
9).
- The goal of self-study is to
investigate questions of practice
“that are individually important
and also of broader interest to
the teacher education
community” (Loughran, 2004, p.
9).
- Characteristics
- Reflection
- .We reflect on what
went well, what did
not, and what
changes we can make
to improve our
lessons.
- Reflection can be
viewed as a stepping
stone to inquiring
into our practice. In
addition, we view
reflection and
inquiry as stepping
stones to self-study.
- Reflection can be
viewed as a stepping
stone to inquiring
into our practice. In
addition, we view
reflection and
inquiry as stepping
stones to self-study.
- .We reflect on what
went well, what did
not, and what
changes we can make
to improve our
lessons.
- Collaboration
- It provides
opportunities for
support, new insights
into our work, as well
as different
perspectives.
- It also contributes to a
validation of the findings
because the analysis
extends beyond one’s
personal views, thus
addressing potential
biases
- It also contributes to a
validation of the findings
because the analysis
extends beyond one’s
personal views, thus
addressing potential
biases
- It provides
opportunities for
support, new insights
into our work, as well
as different
perspectives.
- Openness
- Self-study necessitates a disposition
of openness to outside views,
questions, and critique.The disposition
of the collaborators should be one of
openmindedness to new ideas,
different perspectives, and probing
questions.Therefore, a climate of
trust is essential to encourage a free
flow of ideas.
- Self-study necessitates a disposition
of openness to outside views,
questions, and critique.The disposition
of the collaborators should be one of
openmindedness to new ideas,
different perspectives, and probing
questions.Therefore, a climate of
trust is essential to encourage a free
flow of ideas.
- Reflection
- Results
- Self-study encourages teachers to
examine their role and responsibilities
to their students. It allows teachers to
assess their personal and practical
theories in a situated context or in a
particular setting
- Self-study teachers continuously
examine the perplexities and dilemmas
of their teaching practice
- It encourages teachers to take charge of their
learning and professional development and
advance education reform. Self-study is a powerful
vehicle that can also help to renew one’s passion
for teaching.
- It encourages teachers to take charge of their
learning and professional development and
advance education reform. Self-study is a powerful
vehicle that can also help to renew one’s passion
for teaching.
- Self-study teachers continuously
examine the perplexities and dilemmas
of their teaching practice
- Self-study encourages teachers to
examine their role and responsibilities
to their students. It allows teachers to
assess their personal and practical
theories in a situated context or in a
particular setting
- Reference: Biderman, A, (2006) Self-Study of Teaching Practices College of Education and Human
Development. Retrieved 25 October, 2015 from
http://mason.gmu.edu/~asamaras/docs/CEHD_mag_Bookmarks.pdf
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