The Teacher's Reflective Practice Handbook: Becoming an Extended Professional through Enacting Evidence-Informed Practice [Paperback]

Preface. PART 1 Reflective practice for professional development: framing the construct. 1 Reflective practice: captured, framed and defined. 2 Qualitative distinctions in reflective practice. PART II Dimensions of reflective practice: key features and processes. 3 Dimension 1: study your own teaching for personal improvement. 4 Dimension 2: systematically evaluate your own teaching through classroom research procedures. 5 Dimension 3: link theory with your own practice. 6 Dimension 4: question your personal theories and beliefs. 7 Dimension 5: consider alternative perspectives and possibilities. 8 Dimension 6: try out new strategies and ideas. 9 Dimension 7: maximise the learning potential of all your pupils.10 Dimension 8: enhance the quality of your own teaching. 11 Dimension 9: continue to improve your own teaching. Endnote. Appendices

 

Dr. Paula Nadine Zwozdiak-Myers is a Reader in Education and Director of Postgraduate Researchers and the Doctor of Education (EdD) programme within the Department of Education at Brunel University London. She has particular expertise in curriculum design, development, accreditation and external examination. Former roles include Senior Tutor, Course Director for the Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status and Programme Leader for the Master of Arts in Teaching.

The Teachers Reflective Practice Handbook is based on a multi-dimensional framework of reflective practice designed by the author to guide and support student, early career and experienced teachers to develop high-quality teaching and maximise pupil learning. This second edition combines the intent to preserve the integrity of seminal contributions advanced by eminent scholars and practitioners over the years, with that of broadening its reach to reflect key changes in policy discourse, teacher education, school l3|