%0 Journal Article
%T Reader Response Journals in Pre-service Instruction: Novice Teachers Reflections on their Classroom Implementation
%A Janet E. McIntosh
%J Brock Education : a Journal of Educational Research and Practice
%D 2010
%I Brock University
%X The study described in this paper examines how five novice intermediate English language arts teachers implemented reader response journals, an instructional strategy they learned about in their pre-service English methods course.  While using response journals in their classrooms, novice teachers provided student encouragement, thoughtful reflection on their approach, modification as needed, and a consistent positive attitude, even in the face of challenges.  Study findings indicate that the theory and practice acquired in their pre-service course was beneficial to them, and that gaining confidence in themselves as teachers through further practice and experiences would enhance their effective use of this classroom strategy.
%U http://brock.scholarsportal.info/journals/brocked/home/article/view/119