From Theory to Practice

Outline of the article: Dolk, M., & Den Hertog, J. (2008). Narratives in teacher education. Interactive Learning Environments, 16 (3), 215 229.DOI:10.1080/10494820802113970

·         Purpose: To provide an overview of the research carried out in The Netherlands.

·         Thesis statement: Prospective teachers who write narratives in  a multimedia scenario are more likely to create a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practice.

·         Audience:  Teachers and student teachers.

1. Introduction

1.1 Dilemma between theory and practice

2.   MILE

2.1 Purpose of the MILE

2.2 Methodology of the MILE

3.  Narratives

3.1 Narratives in general

3.2 Narratives in education

4.  Method of research

4.1 Method description

4.2 Methodology cycle

5. Narrative knowledge

5.1 Stories in education

5.2 Verification of stories

5.3 Negotiation in stories

5.4 Separation between observation and interpretation

5.5 Stories to develop hypotheses

5.6 Meaning present in stories

5.7 Movement between levels of theoretical formality

5.8 Stories of a specific situation

5.8.1 Story sample and analysis

6.  Transition to construct a narrative

6.1 step 1: Observing

6.2 step 2: Sharing and discussing observations

6.3 step 3: Analysing

6.4 step 4: Reflecting

6.5 step 5: Developing narrative knowledg

6.6 step 6: Expanding personal repertoire and generalizing the situation into a  didactic for teacher education

7. Conclusion

8. Notes

9. Notes on contributors

10. References