What is it about?
This study looks at teacher training in different countries and how it helps teachers become reflective in their practice. Being a reflective teacher means they can adapt to today's complex classrooms. Reflection empowers teachers to change how students learn. Since teachers have a big impact on students, it's crucial to understand how they are trained to be reflective. By comparing various teacher training methods, this research finds common ways that help teachers become reflective. The study shows that the training model works well in Antigua and Barbuda, England, and Canada, supporting its key ideas.
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Why is it important?
Understanding how teacher training fosters reflective practices across diverse cultures is crucial for effective education worldwide. Reflective teachers adapt better to complex classrooms, influencing student learning positively. Investigating shared training methods helps develop comprehensive teaching strategies applicable in various contexts. This research underscores the importance of teacher preparation in empowering educators to enhance student outcomes, making it pivotal for improving education globally amidst diverse cultural and classroom dynamics.
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This paper is pivotal, examining teacher training's role in cultivating reflective educators across diverse cultures. It highlights the significance of preparing teachers to navigate complex classrooms, impacting student learning positively—a crucial aspect for advancing education universally.
Professor Donna-Maria B. Maynard
University of the West Indies
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This page is a summary of: Unearthing the common core for reflective teacher training in Antigua and Barbuda, England, and Canada, Power and Education, June 2022, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/17577438221109916.
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