Confirmation Congratulations: Kristofer Sapoetra

Congratulations to Kristofer Sapoetra, whose candidature was recently confirmed for his following EdD project:

The Role of Mediation in S-STTEP: A VSCT Approach to Self-Directed Growth

Mediation as a Vygotskian sociocultural concept in Second Language Teacher Education (SLTE) is often performed based on human-to-human interaction. However, as suggested by van Lier in 1996, development can also be self-mediated through learners’ access to “inner resources”, drawing on their own experience and existing knowledge to grow oneself. This research aims to investigate the role of mediation in self-study as an alternative professional development approach in SLTE. A particular focus is placed on Self-Study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices (S-STTEP) and how by having a deliberate mediational intention can further enhance this framework.

We look forward to your future research outcomes, Kris!