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Book SynopsisPraise for Second Edition:
This book is very thorough in presenting the purpose and accompanying strategies for instilling reflective practices in educators. I believe the reflective thoughts and questions posed throughout are beneficial for teachers.-Karen Harvey, Induction Program Coordinator
Santa Clarita Valley Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA)
Praise for First Edition:
Offers practitioners and preservice teachers the opportunity to individualize their professional development on the use of reflective thinking to best meet their needs.-Judy Nixon, Teacher Education
Fort Hays State University
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This expanded version of the original bestseller integrates the latest research and technology with tried-and-true methods for boosting practitioners' reflective thinking skills. T
Trade Review“This book is very thorough in presenting the purpose and accompanying strategies for instilling reflective practices in educators. I believe the reflective thoughts and questions posed throughout are beneficial for teachers." -- Karen Harvey, Induction Program Coordinator
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Chapter 1: Becoming a Reflective Teacher Modes of Reflective Thinking The Process Approach Techniques for Facilitating Reflective Activities Brainstorming Consensus Building Buzz Groups Role-Playing Questioning Activities for Introducing Reflective Thinking to Practitioners Task 1: Finding a Definition Task 2: The Reflective Thinking Process Task 3: Gardening Puzzle Task 4: Roll On Task 5: Designing a Classroom Task 6: Logic Lure Preparing a Plan of Action for Enhancing Reflective Thinking Chapter 2: Assessing Reflective Thinking Task 7: Atribute Clarification Task 8: Card Sort: Reflective Thinking Attributes Chapter 3: Practicing Observational Learning The Observation Process Reflective Activities Task 9: Categorization of Observations Task 10: Compliance With Classroom Rules Task 11: Observing Effective Questioning Task 12: Observing Classroom Management Styles Task 13: Belief Systems: Their Role in Observational Learning Task 14: Interpreting Change Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Chapter 4: Writing Reflective Journals The Use of Reflective Journals Reflective Activities Task 15: Task Formatting a Journal Entry Task 16: Journaling the Reflective Thinking Process Task 17: A Comparison of the Use of Journaling to an Observational Checklist Task 18: A Comparison of Observations With the Use of a Journaling Format to Observations Without the Use of a Journaling Format Task 19: Open-Ended Journaling Task 20: Rights and Responsibilities Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Chapter 5: Using Practicum Strategies The Microteaching Process Reflective Teaching Reflective Activities Task 21: The Anxiety Task Task 22: Lines of Symmetry Task Task 23: Effective Teaching Rubric Task 24: Effective Teaching to Peers Task 25: Inclusion: Teaching Effectiveness Task 26: Effective Teaching of Peers Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Chapter 6: Narrative Reflection Autobiographical Sketches Case Studies Study Circles Reflective Activities Task 27: Using Case Study for Problem Resolution Task 28: Using Autobiographical Sketches to Evaluate Beliefs Regarding Teacher Roles Task 29: Writing a Case Study for Problem Resolution Task 30: The Three Pigs, the Wolf, and Effective Teaching Task 31: Chew and Chat Task 32: Using Autobiographical Sketches to Evaluate Beliefs Regarding Classroom Management Styles Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Chapter 7: Creating Mental Models The Process of Using Metaphors for Reflective Thinking The Process of Using Repertory Grids Reflective Activities Task 33: Using Metaphors to Explore Teacher Roles Task 34: Using Repertory Grids to Explore Instructional Practices Task 35: Using Metaphors to Explore Classroom Management Styles Task 36: Using Repertory Grids to Explore Practitioner Traits Task 37: Using Metaphors to Explore Perceptions of School Climate Task 38: Using REpertory Grids to Explore Classroom Climate Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Chapter 8: Promoting Reflective Thinking Through Action Research Reflective Activities Task 39: Preparing for Action Research: Selecting a Question Task 40: Research for Self-Improvement Task 41: Collaborative Action Research Task 42: Textbook Analysis Task 43: Action Research: Ethical, Moral, or Sociopolitical Issues Task 44: Action Research: Parent and Community Involvement Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth References Chapter 9: Technology as a Tool for Building Learning Communitites Study Groups Portfolio Development Reflective Activities Task 45: Video as an Observational Tool Task 46: Reflecting on the Value of Internet Resources Task 47: Learning Communities to Promote Reflection Task 48: Linking Electronic Portfolios to Reflective Writing Task 49: Onlne Peer Mentoring Task 50: Technology to Support the Learning Community Reflective Questions Action Assignments Suggestions for Success Journaling Reflective Growth Preface
