M. Zaini Miftah, Utami Widiati, Anik Nunuk Wulyani, Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif
To comprehend whether pre-service teachers (PSTs) are engaged in reflective practices for pedagogical competence (PC) development within transformative learning (TL), it is essential to scrutinize reflective practices in promoting PC aspects within TL in English teaching practicum programs. This phenomenological case study delved into the aspects of PSTs’ PC that showed significant development as a result of critical reflection on the English teaching practicum and the PSTs' TL experiences attributed by critical reflection on the English teaching practicum. Nine Indonesian EFL PSTs purposively selected from their placement schools, and enrolled in a two-month English teaching practicum program participated in this study. Data were obtained from weekly reflective journals and focus group interviews. Thematic analysis was implemented to code the data and identify emergent themes therefrom according to the research aims. The results revealed that the aspects of PSTs’ PC that showed significant development as a result of critical reflection fall within the classroom management capability, knowledge of pedagogical approach, and student management capability. Meanwhile, PSTs experienced TL attributed by critical reflection that involved interactive discussion or dialogue, establishing authentic and supportive relationships, and applying personal experiences. The study implies that educators and stakeholders in teacher education programs reevaluate teaching practicum programs, emphasizing PSTs’ reflective practices in the light of critical reflection on English teaching practicum for PC developments and TL experience to prepare future teaching professions. © 2026, Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. All rights reserved.
Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia; Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia; INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
