Lecture 4 | DVP 2023 | EdUHK

Fostering Adaptive Expertise in Pre-service Teacher Education
Speaker: Professor Sarah Gravett
Professor of Teacher Education and Development, Faculty of Education,
University of Johannesburg
In this lecture, Professor Gravett will discuss research from the University of Johannesburg on advancing adaptive expertise in pre-service teacher education. While it is critical for pre-service teachers to develop routine expertise for implementing teaching practices and routines effectively, fostering adaptive expertise is an equally important "gold standard" to strive for, particularly in our rapidly evolving world (Hammerness et al., 2005, p. 360). However, finding effective methods to achieve this has been challenging. By applying learning and development science, and harnessing the potential of mixed reality simulation, promising solutions have emerged. These have allowed us to deeply investigate areas like lesson design and the generation of practice learning opportunities that emphasize deliberate practice for pre-service teachers.
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Discussion panel
Professor Yan Zi, Professor, EdUHK
Professor Kevin Chung, Chair Professor, EdUHK
Dr Yvonne Huang, Associate Professor, EdUHK
Dr Tsang Kwok Kuen, Assistant Professor, EdUHK