Date of Award
9-2016
Rights
© 2016 Nena Cunningham
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Michelle Collay
Second Advisor
Carol Burbank
Third Advisor
Beth Hatcher
Abstract
Self-reflection in early childhood education is one reform effort that has taken hold in the education community. This study shares some of the findings of a qualitative study that explored how five teachers identified and implemented strategies of self-reflection, and how these strategies informed their practice. The purpose of this study was to better understand self-reflection and how it influences interactions with families. The theoretical framework originates in the works of Touchpoints® and Bandura, and applies a theoretical framework to give voice to the teachers within the context of their community action program. Four themes were culled from the data and categorized within three methods. These themes highlighted how the teachers internalized and practiced self-reflection in this program. The findings suggest that these teachers had a sophisticated understanding of self-reflection and learned to reflect through various opportunities, and in different contexts. This study has implications for the ways in which teachers learn about self-reflection, practice strategies while interacting with families, and is insightful for teacher to become reflective practitioners.
Preferred Citation
Cunningham, Nena M., "The Influences Of Teacher Self-Reflection Practices While Interacting With Families" (2016). All Theses And Dissertations. 81.
https://dune.une.edu/theses/81
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Comments
Ed.D. Dissertation