Using holistic Tokkatsu-based training module in English lesson planning for developing EFL pre-service teachers' teaching knowledge, classroom management and community of practice-oriented competences

Abstract EN

This study discusses the design and use of Holistic Tokkatsu-based training module in English lesson planning for developing EFL pre-service teachers' teaching knowledge, classroom management and community of practice COP- oriented competences.

The study followed the one-group quasi-experimental design with its pre and post testing procedure.

It utilized six instruments: (a) Classroom management competences questionnaire, (b) Community of Practice COP competences questionnaire, (c) Training module based on Holistic Tokkatsu activities in EFL lesson planning, (d) Teaching Knowledge Test TKT, (e) Portfolio for classroom management competences assessment EPOSTL, (f) Community of Practice COP test.

Participants of the study were a group of (45) Senior EFL students at Hurghada Faculty of Education, South Valley University, Egypt.

Following a pre and post testing procedure, results showed that the module based on holistic Tokkatsu-based activities developed participants' teaching knowledge, classroom management competences as well as their Community of Practice COP oriented pedagogical competences.

The study suggests using holistic Tokkatsu-based activities in different EFL programs education due its holistic nature and establishment of knowledge communities inside classrooms.

The study recommended integrating the COPs in pre-service EFL teacher's programs as a path to their future professional development.