Cultivating Reflective Pedagogy through Classroom Narratives in Elementary Education

Urip Umayah

doi:10.55927/jeda.v4i4.491

Authors

Urip Umayah Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali Cilacap

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v4i4.491

Keywords:

Reflective Pedagogy, Classroom Narratives, Elementary Education

Abstract

This study analyzes the development of reflective pedagogy in elementary schools, addressing the problem of spontaneous and unstructured reflective practices among teachers. Using a qualitative narrative inquiry approach, five purposively selected elementary school teachers in Cilacap Regency participated in classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and reflection journal analysis. Thematic analysis shows that classroom narratives effectively build reflective awareness, enhance teachers’ ability to evaluate their instructional practices, and support contextual, student-centered pedagogical innovation. The narrative-based reflection process also strengthens teacher collaboration and fosters a sustainable professional learning culture. The study concludes that integrating classroom narratives is an effective strategy to cultivate reflective pedagogy and strengthen teachers’ professional capacity in Indonesian basic education.

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