Share Paper: Reflections on Teaching for Social Justice: Student Teachers' Use of Blogs as Members of Professional Learning Teams (PLTs)

  1. Nancy Luke, Western Carolina University, United States
  2. Carrie Rogers, Western Carolina University, United States
Tuesday, March 26 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Nottoway

Abstract: Teacher candidates in their student teaching experience as members of professional learning teams (PLTs) used online blogs to post reflections on issues of practice as prompted by readings related to teaching for social justice. As a result of this process, student teachers built community and found support from each other as they grappled with these important and controversial issues of teaching practice. The results of a content analysis of the PLT’s blogs indicate the benefits of using blogs to build strong PLT connections during student teaching and as a means of providing a safe and supportive space to discuss teaching ...