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The meaning of reflective teaching

For an overview of reflective teaching try these texts, in addition to those mentioned above:

  • Hayton, L, K. (1990) ‘Reflection and Professional Knowledge: A Conceptual Framework’, in C. Day, M. Pope and P. Denicolo (Eds), Insight into Teachers’ Thinking and Practice, London: Falmer.
  • Calderhead, J. and Gates, P. (1993) Conceptualizing Reflection in Teacher Development, London: Falmer.
  • Zeichner, K. M. (1983) Alternative Paradigms of Teacher Education, Journal of Teacher Education, Vol XXXIV, 3, pp3-9.
  • Zeichner, J. M. and Liston, D. P. (1987) Teaching Student Teachers to Reflect, Harvard Educational Review 37, 1, pp23-49.
  • Tabachnick, R. and Zeichner, K. (Eds), (1991) Issues and Practice in Inquiry-Oriented Teacher Education, London: Falmer.

There are a number of texts which have a more professionally oriented approach to help teachers understand the process of reflection.

  • Rushton, I., & Suter, M. (2012a). Reflective practice for teaching in lifelong learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Rushton, I., & Suter, M. (2012b). Reflective Practice for Teaching in Lifelong Learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Tarrant, P. (2013). Reflective Practice and Professional Development. London: Sage
  • Brockbank, A., McGill, I. & Beech, N. (2002). Reflective Learning in Practice. Aldershot: Gower
  • Dymoke, S. (2013). Reflective Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School. London: Sage
  • Dymoke, S., & Harrison, J. (Eds.). (2008). Reflective Teaching and Learning: A Guide to Professional Issues for Beginning Secondary Teachers. London: Sage.
  • Ghaye, T. (2011). Teaching and Learning through Reflective Practice: A Practical Guide for Positive Action, Second Edition. London: David Fulton.
  • Lefstein, A., & Snell, J. (2013). Better than Best Practice. London: Routledge.

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