Peer feedback through SNSs (Social Networking Sites): Pre-service teachers’ views about using Facebook for peer feedback on microteachings

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the views of pre-service teachers on the use of Facebook for providing peer feedback on their microteachings. To serve this aim, a case study was conducted with 38 English language pre-service teachers. Firstly, these pre-service teachers did their microteachings and uploaded the videos of these microteachings to a Facebook group opened by the researchers. Then, it was provided that the members of this Facebook group which were their classmates comment on these videos. In order to collect data, an open-ended questionnaire which was formed by the researchers was conducted to the pre-service teachers. The findings showed that the pre-service teachers were positive towards using peer feedback through Facebook (PFF after then) in teacher education. PFF helped them be aware of their weaknesses and strengths in their both pedagogic and linguistic knowledge. Thus, it was suggested that SNS like Facebook could be benefited in teacher education to improve both pedagogic and content knowledge of pre-service teachers. © 2016, Ankara University. All rights reserved.