Reflexive practice in teacher education: facts and trends

Abstract

Reflexive practice has long been a concern in professional practice. However, there has been little research into its evolution as a practice in teacher education. This paper explores the reflexive practice strategies used in teacher education and examines the ways in which it has been used in order to develop the teachers’ capacity to reflect on their own practice and how they can overcome difficulties through this type of practice. The purpose of this study is to identify key challenges that may arise and propose means to meet them.