The purpose of this study was to examine the presence of Schön's concept of reflective conversation as a defining component in the applied studio music lesson. The research problems were (1) to determine the presence of complete and incomplete reflective conversations; (2) to determine the verbally exhibited knowledge base within complete conversations in relationship to conversation length; and (3) to establish an instructional profile of stable behaviors based on reflective conversation as a distinguishing characteristic among selected teachers. Videotapes of twenty-six applied studio music lessons of thirteen university teachers were analyzed according to problem solving, on-the-spot experimentation, and evaluation. An observation form was developed and was a reliable tool to collect information concerning number and type of reflective conversations, conversation length, and the teachers' verbally demonstrated knowledge base. Knowledge base was obtained by using the procedural model of Flanagan's critical incident technique. Reflective conversations existed and were a distinguishing characteristic of the teachers. With the exception of two teachers, a stable use of both number and length of reflective conversations, and knowledge base areas, was found. A discernible difference in the teachers' knowledge base within conversation length existed, and thus established instructional profiles for the teachers. Complete reflective conversations ranged from one-sixth to over half of total lesson time. Within instrument categories, teachers generally revealed a dissimilar knowledge usage. Some teachers exhibited fast-paced problem solving, in one minute or less, and named one or two knowledge areas. Others had longer conversations, up to five minutes, with more deliberate problem solving, and as many as twelve knowledge areas named. Results indicated that a practically significant situation can be examined by establishing teacher instructional profiles based upon reflective conversation. Methods employed in this study could be used to document teacher problem-solving and teacher knowledge in a variety of settings.

samband med att den studerade myndigheten genomgick enomorganisation där organisationsstrukturen förändrades och styrochledningsfilosofin tog en ny riktning påbörjades resan mot attbli en ”lärande organisation”. Som ett led i förändringsarbetetimplementerades en ny arbetsmetod; reflektion i vardagen (RÌV).RIV syftar till att utveckla medarbetarna i deras yrkesroll, till ökadkunskapsöverföring, att väcka den medarbetardrivna innovationenoch bidra till utveckling av den lärande organisationen. Denhermaneutiska spiralen har genomsyrat studien som har enabduktiv ansats och en mixad undersökningsdesign. Studiens syfteär att undersöka om RIV har bidragit till yrkesmässig utvecklingför medarbetarna samt hur RIV bidragit till den lärandeorganisationen. Material har inhämtats via en enkätundersökningsamt tre intervjuer med chefer från en myndighet inom offentligsektor. Kvalitativa data har strukturerats och tolkats medsläktskapsdiagram. Resultatet tyder på att RIV har positivpåverkan på yrkesmässig utveckling och bidrar till den lärandeorganisationen, men inga generella slutsatser kan dras frånstudien. Det finns hinder och motstånd som måste identifieras ochelimineras innan RIV ger större effekt. För att öka förståelsen ochintresset för yrkesrelaterad reflektion föreslår författaren attorganisationer börjar med att se över om medarbetarnas basbehovär tillfredsställda, att verka för ett ökat engagerat ledarskap samtsatsningar på utbildning till medarbetarna. / In connection with a state organization undergoing areorganisation in which the organisational structure was changedand the governance- and management philosophy took a newdirection, the journey to become a “learning organisation” started.As part of the organisation´s work with improvements, a newmethod was implemented; refection in everyday life (RIV). RIVaims to develop the employees in their professional role, increaseknowledge transfer, awaken the power of innovation fromemployees and contribute to the development of the learningorganisation. The hermeneutical spiral has permeated the studywhich has an abductive approach and a mixed design. The purposeof the study is to investigate whether RIV has contributed toprofessional development for the employees and whether RIV hasserved as a contribution to the learning organisation. Data havebeen obtained through a quantitative / qualitative survey andthrough three qualitative interviews with managers. The resultshows that RIV has a positive impact on employees´ professionaldevelopment and that RIV contributes to the learning organisation.However, there are obstacles that must be crossed and resistancesthat must be dealt with before RIV gives greater effect. The author8. Handledare9. Examinator10. Termin11. Övrigt/Anmärkningbelieves that organisations need to identify and satisfy basic needsof the employees before they are invited to engage in organisationaldevelopment and improvement. The organisational structure needsto be explained so it´s clear to all employees, including managers,where, in the organisation, improvements are relevant. Engagedleadership needs to be strengthened and education efforts needs tobe implemented to make both managers and employees understandthe purpose, value and benefits of reflective conversations in thelearning organisation. / <p>2020-11-26</p>