A Look at Aspects of Pedagogical Competence and Transformative Learning Experienced from Pre-service Teachers’ Critical Reflection on English Teaching Practicum

Authors

  • M. Zaini Miftah Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1815-3075
  • Utami Widiati Universitas Negeri Malang
  • Anik Nunuk Wulyani Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
  • Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2529-9112

Keywords:

critical reflection, EFL pre-service teacher, English teaching practicum, pedagogical competence, transformative learning

Abstract

To comprehend whether pre-service teachers (PSTs) are engaged in reflective practices for pedagogical competence (PC) development within transformative learning (TL), it is essential to scrutinize reflective practices in promoting PC aspects within TL in English teaching
practicum programs. This phenomenological case study delved into the aspects of PSTs’ PC that showed significant development as a result of critical reflection on the English teaching practicum and the PSTs' TL experiences attributed by critical reflection on the English teaching practicum. Nine Indonesian EFL PSTs purposively selected from their placement schools, and enrolled in a two-month English teaching practicum program participated in this study. Data were obtained from weekly reflective journals and focus group interviews. Thematic analysis was implemented to code the data and identify emergent themes therefrom according to the research aims. The results revealed that the aspects of PSTs’ PC that showed significant development as a result of critical reflection fall within the classroom management capability, knowledge of pedagogical approach, and student management capability. Meanwhile, PSTs experienced TL attributed by critical reflection that involved interactive discussion or dialogue, establishing authentic and
supportive relationships, and applying personal experiences. The study implies that educators and stakeholders in teacher education programs  reevaluate teaching practicum programs, emphasizing PSTs’ reflective practices in the light of critical reflection on English teaching practicumfor PC developments and TL experience to prepare future teachingprofessions.

Author Biographies

M. Zaini Miftah, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, Indonesia

M. Zaini Miftah is a faculty member at Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, Indonesia. He holds a doctoral degree from Universitas Negeri Malang. His research interests include ELT pedagogy, academic writing, ICT in ELT, reflective teaching, and teacher professional development. Email: m.zaini.miftah@iain-palangkaraya.ac.id ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1815-3075 

Anik Nunuk Wulyani, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia

Anik Nunuk Wulyani is a professor at Faculty of Letters Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), New Zealand. Her research interests are in the areas of teacher professional development, ELT, and CALL. Email: anik.nunuk.fs@um.ac.id ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4080-8288 

Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif, Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif is a faculty member at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia. She obtained her Ph.D from Universiti Kebangasaan Malaysia. Her research areas include technology in education, TESL, and the study of endangered languages. Email: intansuzila@uitm.edu.my ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2529-9112

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