{"product_id":"practicing-core-reflection-9780415819961","title":"Practicing Core Reflection","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePracticing Core Reflection\u003c\/em\u003e features 78 concrete educational activities and exercises based on research. These can be used individually and in groups to support ''teaching and learning from within.' Core Reflection is an approach focused on people''s personal strengths and on using practical strategies to overcome obstacles to the enactment of these strengths. This approach has been used in many contexts all over the world and has shown great promise in helping to re-chart the course for education and to re-think its purpose in global and democratic societies. Additional tools (Cards, Figures, Tables, Forms in a printable PDF format) are provided on this website (under the eResources tab). Building on the theoretical foundations established in Korthagen, Kim, and Green's \u003ci\u003eTeaching and Learning from Within: A Core Reflection Approach to Quality and Inspiration in Education\u003c\/i\u003e, this companion volume can be used together with it or on its own to engage educators in exploring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The vast majority of teachers are passionate about their work; Evelein and Korthagen describe how to tap this passion in order to sustain them in their important work. This project is exciting and full of potential for me as a teacher mentor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul McCormick, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is at the forefront of the field. As a ‘workbook’ it takes theory and practice, moulds them together in useable ways, and makes it possible for a teacher to not only make sense of the ideas but be capable of leading their development in classroom practice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Loughran, Monash University, Australia \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a unique collection that will enhance the work of all who aspire to become reflective practitioners.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Russell, Queen’s University, Canada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Working from your inner core: An outline \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introductory activity: Reflection on inspiration and stagnation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Tapping into the power of your core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Introductory activity: Looking at what makes people special \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Introductory activity: Recognizing your own core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Recognizing core qualities in situations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Recognizing different types of core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Increasing your skills by applying core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Expanding your core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Applying new core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Increasing your energy by applying your core qualities in the here and now \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Working with the core qualities that give meaning to your life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Applying your core qualities specifically \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Applying core qualities in difficult situations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Balancing core qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Recognizing and naming core qualities in a conversation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Recognizing core qualities of a group \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Using three information channels: Thinking, feeling and wanting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Orientation activity: Experiencing the difference between thinking and feeling \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. Orientation activity: Using the information of thinking, feeling and wanting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18. Becoming aware of your thoughts in a difficult situation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19. Observing your thinking \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20. Developing more focused thinking \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21. Looking at a problem through different ‘glasses’ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22. Discerning differences among feelings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23. Becoming aware of the effects of your feelings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24. Deepening contact by using the elevator between thinking, feeling, and wanting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25. Managing the difference between ‘wanting’ and ‘having to’ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26. Using your willpower\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27. Working and living from your passion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Using the power of your desires and ideals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28. Introductory activity: Knowing your needs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29. Introductory activity: Recognizing your basic psychological needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30. Discovering the connection between fulfillment of the need for competence and success in your work \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e31. Discovering the connection between fulfillment of the need for autonomy and motivation for your work \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e32. Discovering the relationship between fulfillment of the need for relatedness and having contact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e33. Being more successful at work by feeling more competent \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e34. Becoming more motivated by increasing your sense of autonomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e35. Improved contact with your students or colleagues through increased relatedness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36. Exploring different types of ideals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37. Exploring your own ideals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e38. Using the power of an ideal to complete a task \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e39. Focusing your ideals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e40. Addressing your doubts about ideals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e41. Using your inner resources \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e42. Using a role model as a source of inspiration and strength \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Going with the flow \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e43. Introductory activity: Recognizing flow \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e44. Introductory activity: Increasing flow; work as play \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e45. Exploring flow and non-flow \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e46. Using core qualities to increase flow \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e47. Increasing the flow of a group: Flow is contagious \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Letting go of limitations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e48. Introductory activity: Becoming aware of your limiting thoughts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e49. Introductory activity: Recognizing the self-fulfilling prophesy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e50. Becoming aware of the fight response \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e51. Becoming aware of the flight response \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e52. Becoming aware of freezing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Connecting the aspects of your personality \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e53. Introductory activity: Recognizing different aspects of your personality \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e54. Introductory activity: Recognizing a friction between layers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e55. Becoming aware of influences from your environment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e56. Changing your perception of your environment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e57. Reflecting on your behavior in a certain situation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e58. Reflecting on your competencies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e59. Reflecting on less developed competencies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e60. Recognizing destructive beliefs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e61. Recognizing constructive beliefs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e62. Changing destructive beliefs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e63. Reflecting on roles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e64. Reflecting on identity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e65. Staying true to yourself \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e66. Directing your work \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Working with presence and mindfulness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e67. Introductory activity: Experiencing presence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e68. Working with attention \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e69. Recognizing and preventing drifting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e70. Recognizing automatisms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e71. Becoming aware of the pros and cons of downloading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e72. Developing more presence and mindfulness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e73. Deepening the connection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e74. Becoming aware of the timeless observer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Turning problems into opportunities for growth \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e75. Introductory activity: Learning to use a problem as a route to an ideal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e76. Introductory activity: Learning to handle obstacles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e77. Leading a session on core reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e78. Applying core reflection to yourself \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Working with this book: Some practical tips \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018198778199,"sku":"9780415819961","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415819961.jpg?v=1750775998","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/practicing-core-reflection-9780415819961","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}