â-˜i didn't have a voice until i joined this group. â-™the use of dialogue journals in the education of new post-compulsory education teachers

Author: Hughes, Julie

Source: Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Volume 57, Number 1, March 2005 , pp. 81-94(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

<p>The title of this article came from a student who joined the author's PGCE tutor group in the second semester of last year. It was made during a group reflection activity. The title was fascinating, as was the response from other members of the group: â-˜there's no hiding in here â-“ we all talk. â-™ Collaborative journal writing between mentor and mentee, and between mentees on a pre-service professional teacher education programme can enhance and support reflective development. The development and evidencing of reflective practice, as a product, is a vital component of many professional programmes. Reflection upon professional practice, however, does not necessarily occur in a straightforward or unproblematic manner, and may be a painful and intrusive experience. The â-˜fear of going through the looking glassâ-™ analogy has personal, social and political implications that must be handled with sensitivity.</p>

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820500200276

Affiliations: 1: University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Publication date: 2005-03-01