Reflective teaching and learning in further education /
This book looks at critical reflection as a key skill for all trainees and teachers in further education (FE) and an important part of the new Professional Standards.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Northwich :
Critical Publishing,
2015.
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| Series: | Further education (Critical Publshing)
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Cover; Half-title; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; Meet the authors; Meet the series editor; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; Why reflective practice is so important; The influence of educational theorists; The teacher as an autonomous professional; Government regulation; About this book; Content; Chapter content; Structure and use; 2 What is reflective practice?; Chapter aims; Introduction; The character of reflective practice; Who reflects?; How do you reflect?; Getting started; Opportunities to reflect; Ways of reflecting; The process of reflective practice.
- Stages in the processCritically reflecting on an experience; Working out what to do differently next time ; Trying out your ideas in practice ; Evaluating how your ideas worked out in practice ; Key features of reflective practice; It is cyclical; It is ongoing; It is multi-sourced ; It is recorded; It is objective and logical; It requires an open mind and curiosity; Reflective practice: an illustration; Conclusion; Taking it further; References; 3 Reflecting on practical teaching issues; Chapter aims; Introduction; Reflecting on planning and delivery.
- Reflecting on planning and delivery: conclusionObjectivity; Thinking on your feet ; Uncertainty ; Acknowledging your feelings ; The value of asking for help ; Reflection as a continuous activity ; Reflecting on evaluating your teaching; Reflecting on managing your time; Conclusion; Taking it further; References; 4 Reflective practice and self-awareness; Chapter aims; Introduction; Reflecting on your personality ; Reflecting on your personal strengths; Reflecting on your self-perception; Reflecting on your beliefs and values; Beliefs; Values; Reflection: single and double loop learning.
- ConclusionTaking it further; References; 5 Reflective practice: communicating and managing behaviour; Chapter aims; Introduction; Reflecting on interacting with learners; Reflecting on managing your responses to others; Reflecting on managing learning; Reflecting on patterns of interacting; Mental maps; Espoused theory and theory in use ; Reflecting on managing disruptions; Conclusion; Taking it further; References; 6 Reflective practice and continuing professional development; Chapter aims; Introduction; Factors affecting CPD and reflective practice; The nature of dual professionalism.
- The changing FE environmentYour changing needs as you gain experience; Reflective practice and the CPD process; Reflecting on your practice to date and identifying development needs; Reflecting on activities to meet your development needs; Objective analysis of strengths and weaknesses ; Consideration of a wide range of sources and methods ; Being logical and realistic ; Seeing reflective practice and CPD as continuous processes; Using reflection to evaluate the outcomes of your development activity; Evidencing reflections on your CPD; Conclusion; Taking it further; References; Websites.
