{"product_id":"promoting-reflective-thinking-in-teachers-9781412909648","title":"Promoting Reflective Thinking in Teachers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Second Edition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Karen Harvey, Induction Program Coordinator \u003cbr\u003eSanta Clarita Valley Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for First Edition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffers practitioners and preservice teachers the opportunity to individualize their professional development on the use of reflective thinking to best meet their needs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Judy Nixon, Teacher Education \u003cbr\u003eFort Hays State University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreate meaningful, fulfilling, and successful professional development training for your teachers! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expanded version of the original bestseller integrates the latest research and technology with tried-and-true methods for boosting practitioners' reflective thinking skills. T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Karen Harvey, Induction Program Coordinator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 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","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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