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Investigating pre-service teacher learning: transformations and artful mindshift

Investigating pre-service teacher learning: transformations and artful mindshift This research explores the ways in which a pre-service teacher (Deidre) reflects on experiences to develop transformation into a professional educator. This study investigates how pre-service teachers engage in dialogue and art to elaborate and reflect on learning experiences, which provide evidence of mindshift and emergent knowledge and teacher identity.Design/methodology/approachOften difficult to measure and trace, this work presents the emerging transformation of a pre-service teacher through ethnographic methodology, stories and artful practice.FindingsAs part of a larger study, the design reveals transformative mindshift from pre-service teacher reflective stories. Data from interviews and artful practice reveal evidence of moments of pedagogical impact, which contribute to identity and professional practice (Clandinin et al., 2006; Loughran, 2006).Social implicationsFocusing on “what”, “when” and “how” transitions occur is explored to further understand the professional development in initial teacher education.Originality/valueBuilding on research undertaken by Cochran-Smith and Lytle (1999), this investigation draws on artful reflections and stories to evidence elements of powerful pedagogical learning in order to teach in the world of professional practice. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Qualitative Research Journal Emerald Publishing

Investigating pre-service teacher learning: transformations and artful mindshift

Arnold, Julie
Qualitative Research Journal , Volume 21 (3): 11 – Aug 2, 2021
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Abstract

This research explores the ways in which a pre-service teacher (Deidre) reflects on experiences to develop transformation into a professional educator. This study investigates how pre-service teachers engage in dialogue and art to elaborate and reflect on learning experiences, which provide evidence of mindshift and emergent knowledge and teacher identity.Design/methodology/approachOften difficult to measure and trace, this work presents the emerging transformation of a pre-service teacher through ethnographic methodology, stories and artful practice.FindingsAs part of a larger study, the design reveals transformative mindshift from pre-service teacher reflective stories. Data from interviews and artful practice reveal evidence of moments of pedagogical impact, which contribute to identity and professional practice (Clandinin et al., 2006; Loughran, 2006).Social implicationsFocusing on “what”, “when” and “how” transitions occur is explored to further understand the professional development in initial teacher education.Originality/valueBuilding on research undertaken by Cochran-Smith and Lytle (1999), this investigation draws on artful reflections and stories to evidence elements of powerful pedagogical learning in order to teach in the world of professional practice.

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Qualitative Research Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 2, 2021

Keywords: Mindshift; Artful practice; Pedagogy; Pre-service teacher; Identity

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