MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH DIDACTICS
UNIVERSIDAD DE CALDAS, MANIZALES
October 29th, 2010
THE PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A
TEACHER STUDY GROUP (TSG)
Dolly Ramos G and John Ariza
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• 1. Introduction• 2. Purpose• 3. Description of the setting• 4. Research Question and Objectives• 5. Theoretical Framework• 6. Methodology• 7. Findings• 8 Conclusions• 9 Pedagogical Implications
Statement of the problem Arguments to conduct the study
Contains : context, gap in knowledged,
and significance
Citations needed
RESEARCH QUESTION
Theoretical Framework
Appropriate: citing, paraphrasing and quoting
Recent and relevant theories
Not finished until the thesis is finished
Professional Development
Teacher Study Group
Teachers either through theoretical or experiential knowledge build upon their previous knowledge. (Wallace, J 1991)
Reflection/ re evaluation of teaching, empowers teachers to become problem solvers and decision makers by linking theory, practice with their students’ results. (American Federation of Teachers 2002).
A group which comes together voluntarily in order to share and enhance understanding about theory and practice. (Birchak, Connor, et al, 1998)
It is a specific type of professional development which is collaborative in nature. The benefits are empowerment, collaboration , fulfilling needs and examining teaching and learning. (Cayuso, Fegan, & McAlister, 2004).
Reflective Teaching
Collaborative Learning
A group which comes together voluntarily in order to share and enhance understanding about theory and practice. (Smith, B. L., & MacGregor, J. 1992).
Direct interaction between equal partners who voluntarily work together toward the same goal. (Friend, M., & Cook, L. 1992).
METHODOLOGY
Type of Research
Participants
• 10 participants• Foreign Lg institute• 2 woman 8 Men• Different Course• Different academic background
Researchers’ Roles
• One was a balanced participant
• External participant
Context and Setting
Data collection and Data Analysis procedure
“When inspiration does not come to me, I go half way to meet it."
Sigmund Freud
Thank you