Development of a Method for Analyzing Individual Instruction

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a method for analyzing the logic and viewpoints of the teacher during individual instruction. A gymnastics lesson was used as an example. Using stimulated-recall procedures, the author tried to reconstruct the lesson. The lesson was divided into small segments so that the teaching strategies of the instructor could be highlighted. In conclusion, it was shown that the teacher instantaneously reacted to the child's actions from the viewpoint of the educational goals and based upon the character of the child. This study also showed that stimulated-recall is useful for research on teachers' practical knowledge.