Professional Development for Learning Advisors: Facilitating the Intentional Reflective Dialogue

dc.creator	Satoko Kato
dc.date	2012-03-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:12:06Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:12:06Z
dc.identifier	2185-3762
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/dcae803788cd46fdad7b23e5047fa97a
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/14964
dc.description	This paper describes a study which explored how intentional reflective dialogue with an interlocutor can deepen Learning Advisors’ (advisors’) reflective learning in terms of their own professional development (PD). As one of the key roles of advisors in self-directed language learning is to activate learners’ reflective learning processes, it is worthwhile for advisors to experience reflective learning process for themselves as a part of a PD program. Eight advisors, with experience ranging fromone to three years, participated in this study. Each had two interviews with the interlocutor (the author). Although most of the advisors often self-reflect and have conversations regarding advising with colleagues, the reflective dialogue which was intentionally structured for training purposes resulted in advisors being engaged in a different type of self-reflective approach. The results of the study showed there are potential benefits for developing a continuing PD program for experienced advisors by introducing the reflective dialogue.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Kanda University of International Studies
dc.relation	http://sisaljournal.org/archives/march12/kato/
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2185-3762
dc.source	Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal , Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 74-92 (2012)
dc.subject	reflective dialogue
dc.subject	continuing professional development
dc.subject	training
dc.subject	learning advisor
dc.subject	self-access center
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Professional Development for Learning Advisors: Facilitating the Intentional Reflective Dialogue
dc.type	article