1st Edition

Using Digital Video in Initial Teacher Education

By John McCullagh Copyright 2021
106 Pages
by Routledge

106 Pages
by Routledge

A research-based, critical yet practical exploration of the benefits of using digital video in teacher education. Digital video is easy to use and student teachers find it incredibly helpful. Since Dwight Allen first used microteaching five decades ago, video has been recognised as an ideal medium for capturing the complex nature of teaching. Through its accurate and honest representation of... Read more

1. Introduction- How can video address the needs of 21st century teacher education?

2. The use of video within microteaching.

3. Video and the observation of self and others.

4. From passive to active learning: Interacting with video.

5. A video supported model for developing reflective practice.

6. Video and the assessment of classroom practice.

7. Theoretical perspectives on the benefits of using video.

  • Appendices

  • Biography

    John McCullagh is a senior lecturer in science education at Stranmillis University, Belfast. His research interests include the use of digital video within teacher education, particularly in developing pre-service teachers’ confidence and competence. 

    Ian Menter is former President of BERA, 2013-2015. At Oxford University Department of Education he was Director of Professional Programmes and led the development of the Oxford Education Deanery. Prior to that he was Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow and held posts at the University of the West of Scotland, London Metropolitan University, University of the West of England and the University of Gloucestershire. Ian was President of the Scottish Educational Research Association from 2005–07 and chaired the Research and Development Committee of the Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) from 2008-11. He is a Visiting Professor at Bath Spa University and Ulster University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter. Since 2018 he has been a Senior Research Associate at Kazan Federal University, Russia.