Ontological Modeling for Reflective Instructional Design: A Case Study on Modeling a Lesson Plan

Abstract

This paper discusses computer-based support for self-reflection of teachers in a lesson design task. One of the keys to success in the design task is an alternating cycle of externalization of ideas and reflection resulting from those externalized ideas. However, it is difficult for teachers to externalize their ideas to generate effective reflection. This study aims at enhancing reflection by ontological modeling of the design rationale of a lesson plan. The result of a trial in which a teacher externalized the design rationale of her plan and investigated reflection generated in the trial is reported here.