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Peering in: what do you see and will we agree?

Authors :
McFlynn, Paul
Skinner, Barbara
Source :
Reflective Practice; Apr2024, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p210-226, 17p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Most initial teacher education (ITE) programmes claim to develop reflective practitioners. Peer review is one means of developing reflective practice. In this study, Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Physical Education (PE) students engaged in a process of peer review to investigate how reviewees used feedback from reviewers to inform their reflections. Eleven post-lesson feedback audio recorded discussions were collected along with 11 reflection templates and 2 focus group interviews. In response to both low-quality and high-quality feedback received, students' reflections were low-quality (pre-reflective and surface level) and/or high-quality (pedagogical). None reflected at the highest, critical, level. Students valued the peer review process, with some noting that the feedback often triggered deeper reflection, whilst for others the feedback was accepted uncritically. The process also allowed for sharing of ideas and for some reviewers, it triggered deeper thinking about their practice. Results are discussed in relation to developing students' reflective practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14623943
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Reflective Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176146636
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2024.2309880