Guided reflection protocol as narrative inquiry and teacher professional development

Abstract

This research project explored the dialogue between narrative methods, reflection and professional development. The project was designed to engage participating writing teachers to write narrative stories of experience, participate in guided reflective questioning and dialogue as a process of teacher inquiry and professional development. It was framed by writing workshop, narrative methods and critical learning community theory for professional development. Participants wrote critical stories of experience implementing aspects of writing workshop and engaging in a reflective process of questioning and dialogue as a professional development process.

Keywords:

• guided reflection protocol
• narrative
• teacher professional development
• dialogue
• reflection
• writing