Learning to Think like a Teacher: Effects of Video Reflection on Preservice Teachers’ Practice and Pedagogy

Abstract

Using video to reflect on practice is an important concept in the field of teacher education because it allows practitioners to review their practice in a timely manner and receive professional feedback from supervisors who are not always able to be physically present during instruction. This article analyzes qualitative data from preservice teachers and university supervisors who took part in a study where preservice teachers used video software to record their instruction, reflect on the recording, send the recording to a supervisor, and then meet with the supervisor to review and discuss essential pedagogical elements. Using video to reflect on practice had a positive impact on preservice teachers’ pedagogical practices, classroom management strategies, and learner engagement methods, suggesting that using video to reflect and to direct can have a positive impact on the development of preservice teachers.