Research Article

Developing Self-Regulation by Using Reflective Support in a Video-Digital Microteaching Environment

Table 1

Layout of experimental design, by group (reflective support/no support for SRL).

Description Reflective support for SRL (RS)No support (NS)

Active engagement-teaching experience in real timeFifteen-minute teaching exercise, recorded on video-digital film
Exposure to theoretical pedagogical frameworks; practicing this knowledge via pedagogical exercises
Evaluation of the teaching experience through reflective discussion directed by generic prompts to foster teaching skills

Explicit instruction-fostering SRL skillsExplicit instruction of the SRL process; practicing SRL skills via pedagogical exercises
Directed reflective support (flashcards) during evaluation of the teaching experience to foster SRL skills by discussion of what and why these skills are important