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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2012, Vol. 3(3) 107-116

Use of Digital Video Recording in the Preparation Stage of Pre-Service Foreign Language Teachers’ Micro-Teachings

Perihan SAVAŞ

pp. 107 - 116

Publish Date: July 31, 2012  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

The paper reports the findings of a study done to investigate the perceptions of 64 pre-service foreign language teachers on their experiences with digital video recording during the preparation of their microteachings to practice teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). For two semesters and in two EFL Methodology courses participants worked in small groups to prepare their lesson plans and in-class microteachings and their group discussions were self-recorded. Main data collection instrument of the study was a survey which included multiple choice/short answer questions to gather demographic data and open-ended questions on participants’ perceptions about video-recordings. Data were analyzed both quantitative and qualitative means. Findings of the study illustrate that the use of digital video-recording in the preparation stage of micro-teachings may have both advantages and challenges, which are discussed in the paper in relation to the author’s suggestions for pre-service teacher education and the use of digital videos.

Keywords: Digital videos, foreign language teacher education, pre-service teachers


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
SAVAS, P. (2012). Use of Digital Video Recording in the Preparation Stage of Pre-Service Foreign Language Teachers’ Micro-Teachings. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 3(3), 107-116.

Harvard
SAVAS, P. (2012). Use of Digital Video Recording in the Preparation Stage of Pre-Service Foreign Language Teachers’ Micro-Teachings. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 3(3), pp. 107-116.

Chicago 16th edition
SAVAS, Perihan (2012). "Use of Digital Video Recording in the Preparation Stage of Pre-Service Foreign Language Teachers’ Micro-Teachings". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 3 (3):107-116.