INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL MECHANISMS FOR DEVELOPING REFLECTIVE COMPETENCE IN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS
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Khodjayeva Nilufar Salimovna
UzSWLU, Teacher at the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology
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Shixeliyeva Ro’ya Natiq qizi
Teacher at the Department of Pedagogy Azerbayjan University of Languages,
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- Keywords:
- Reflective competence, pre-service teachers, innovative pedagogy, teacher education, reflective practice, professional development, digital reflection.
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Reflective competence has emerged as a cornerstone of effective teacher education in the 21st century, particularly within the context of rapidly evolving educational environments. This study investigates the development of reflective competence in pre-service teachers through innovative pedagogical mechanisms implemented during teaching practice. Drawing on contemporary theoretical frameworks and empirical studies (2020–2025), the article explores how structured reflection, digital technologies, collaborative learning, and mentoring contribute to deeper reflective thinking and professional growth. A qualitative research design was employed, including analysis of reflective journals, teaching observations, and mentor feedback. The findings reveal that innovative mechanisms—such as digital video analysis, lesson study, and AI-supported feedback—significantly enhance reflective competence when systematically integrated into teacher education programs. The study concludes that fostering reflective competence requires a structured, scaffold, and technology-enhanced approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
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- 2026-05-08
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- Vol. 2 No. 5 (2026)
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
