‘Lights, camera, reflection’: using peer video to promote reflective dialogue among student teachers

Using Simulated Parent-Teacher Talks to Assess and Improve Prospective Teachers’ Counseling Competence

“…In addition to individually watching and reflecting on the videotapes, prospective teachers should be provided the opportunity to collaboratively watch and discuss their videos with peers in a learning group (Harford, MacRuairc, & McCartan, 2010), as evidence-based feedback and suggestions for improvement from a discussion group might also encourage efforts for continuing professional development (Tripp & Rich, 2012). In this connection, prospective teachers should be given feedback not only by peers but also by educators.…”

Promoting collaborative practice and reciprocity in initial teacher education: realising a ‘dialogic space’ through video capture analysis

“…Thus supporting Harford et al (2010) who found that peer-video analysis 'facilitated student teachers to move from a focus on the technical aspects of their practice towards a closer examination of their theoretical constructs underpinning their practice ' (p.58) and who describe the use of video as 'holding up a mirror from which student teachers could actually see the reality of their practice, it also enabled them to deconstruct and theorise the complexity of their practice' (p.65). However, it is argued that it is in the discussion of the video rather than primarily in the 'reality of practice' that the potential for transformative practice is evident.…”

Factors to consider for the successful implementation of video for professional learning

“…The purpose of videoing in schools, however, is often to provide the material for viewing between colleagues and/ or within teams. Peer viewing is a worthy goal as Harford, MacRuairc and McCartan (2010) propose that it has the potential for transformative understandings to be gained about an individual's practice. Adding discussion and questioning can further enhance the positive impacts of video (Christ, Arya, & Ming Chiu, 2014).…”

“…Adding discussion and questioning can further enhance the positive impacts of video (Christ, Arya, & Ming Chiu, 2014). Dialogue and community building, through learning conversations for example, are seen as being vital for any change initiatives occurring in schools (Gerard & Teurfs, 1997).…”