RT Journal Article
T1 Reconstructing Practical Knowledge in Initial Training. A Qualitative Study
A1 Mayorga-Fernández, María Josefa
A1 Sepúlveda-Ruiz, María del Pilar
A1 García Vila, Elena
K1 Profesores - Formación profesional
K1 Investigación cualitativa
AB Practical knowledge, acquired subconsciously, requires analysis and reflection for reconstruction, fostering its evolution into practical thinking. This study explored the practical knowledge of 104 first-year students in the early childhood education programme at the University of Malaga, aiming to scrutinise how it evolves through the lens of practical thinking following their participation in Lesson Study (LS) training. Using qualitative research methods, the data collection involved reflexive drawing, narratives, and discussion groups. The findings revealed that students’ practical knowledge predominantly revolved around teaching as cultural transmission, highlighting master classes and teacher-centric teaching-learning processes, with an adult-centric view of childhood and an underestimation of student capacities. Following the LS experience, significant reconfiguration occurred. Students developed a newfound appreciation for mentorship, recognising discrepancies between conceptualisations and implementations, and acknowledging the pivotal role of children. The study highlights the efficacy of reflexive drawing and discussion as tools for uncovering subconscious thoughts and facilitating reconstruction. To facilitate this evolution, training programs and participatory strategies are imperative for transforming practical knowledge.
PB Sage
YR 2024
FD 2024-03-27
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39804
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39804
LA eng
NO Mayorga-Fernández, M.J., Sepúlveda-Ruíz, M.P. y García-Vila, E. (2024). Reconstructing Practical Knowledge in Initial Training. A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241244862
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 19 ene 2026