MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH DIDACTICS

UNIVERSIDAD DE CALDAS, MANIZALES

October 29th, 2010

THE PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A

TEACHER STUDY GROUP (TSG)

Dolly Ramos G and John Ariza

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. Statement of the Problem• 2. Research Question • 5. Theoretical Framework

Conceptual FrameworkLiterature Review

• 6. MethodologyType of StudyContext and settingParticipants and Researchers role

Statement of the problem Arguments to conduct the study

Contains : context, gap in knowledged,

and significance

Citations needed

RESEARCH QUESTION

Theoretical Framework

Appropriate: citing, paraphrasing and quoting

Recent and relevant theories

Not finished until the thesis is finished

Professional Development

Teacher Study Group

Teachers either through theoretical or experiential knowledge build upon their previous knowledge. (Wallace, J 1991)

Reflection/ re evaluation of teaching, empowers teachers to become problem solvers and decision makers by linking theory, practice with their students’ results. (American Federation of Teachers 2002).

A group which comes together voluntarily in order to share and enhance understanding about theory and practice. (Birchak, Connor, et al, 1998)

It is a specific type of professional development which is collaborative in nature. The benefits are empowerment, collaboration , fulfilling needs and examining teaching and learning. (Cayuso, Fegan, & McAlister, 2004).

Reflective Teaching

Collaborative Learning

A group which comes together voluntarily in order to share and enhance understanding about theory and practice. (Smith, B. L., & MacGregor, J. 1992).

Direct interaction between equal partners who voluntarily work together toward the same goal. (Friend, M., & Cook, L. 1992).

METHODOLOGY

Type of Research

Context and Setting

Participants

• 10 participants• Foreign Lg institute• 2 woman 8 Men• Different Course• Different academic background

Researchers’ Roles

• One was a balanced participant

• External participant

Data collection and Data Analysis procedure

“When inspiration does not come to me, I go half way to meet it."

Sigmund Freud 

Thank you