Self-reflection and Gender Dynamics

Mapping Perception and ReflectiveLevels of Prospective Teachers of B. Ed (Hons) program

Datos Bibliográficos

ID12998007
AutoresUm-e-Farwa Um-e-Farwa (Fatima Jinnah Women University, autor de correspondencia)
Año2025
Páginas117-117
Fecha de publicación2025-12-25
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFWU Journal of Social Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1995-1272
EditorialShaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, Pakistan (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.51709/19951272/winter2025/10
OpenAlexW7118698668
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas29

Self-reflection is an introspective process that helps to lead a sound consideration of personal and professional experiences. The current inquiry intended to investigate the perceptions of prospective teachers about self-reflection and quantitatively mapped their current reflective levels using a validated self-reported questionnaire aligned with Valli’s (1997) typology. The study followed a cross-sectional survey method.1120 B.Ed. (Hon’s) prospective teachers from 4th, 6th, and 8th semesters from public sector universities were involved across Punjab using a census approach. The questionnaire was also validated. The experts ensured the content validity and the overall CVI was 0.86. While construct validity was ascertained through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, to confirm alignment with the theoretical constructs. An alpha coefficient of 0.89 indicates robust scale reliability. Data were summarised and compared using statistical analysis. The results revealed that most of the prospective teachers were aware about their self-reflection but majority of them were at preliminary level of reflection. These findings highlighted that prospective teachers need more guided support to reflect more deeply. Thus, the study concluded that integrating structured reflective practices into teacher education programmes can enhance self-awareness and promote deeper reflective levels, and support the development of effective and reflective practitioners

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