Developing Communities of Practice Through Preservice English Teacher Video Analysis Sessions

• In Event: 29.056 - Using Social Networks, Video Analysis, and Virtual Experiences in Teacher Education

Abstract

Despite the fact that several studies have found that teacher education programs have not embedded video reflection purposefully into their coursework, or used them as a reflective tool for teacher candidates, this paper reflects on how one university uses video analysis as a component in their programs in meaningful and critical ways. This paper focuses on BSED and MAT English Education teacher candidates’ use of video to individually and collectively reflect on their teaching practices within a "community of practice".

Authors

• Michelle Falter, University of Georgia - Athens

• Meghan E. Barnes, University of Georgia - Athens