Reflective Teaching and Learning in Further Education by Keith Appleyard (Englis

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This book looks at critical reflection as a key skill for all teachers in further education (FE) and an important part of the new Professional Standards. In particular the text explores the key themes of self-awareness, planning, managing behaviour and CPD in relation to reflective practice to demonstrate how it can support those areas of teaching that most often cause concern. The limitations and benefits of reflection are analysed and action research is identified as an important facet in developing professional reflective practice which can in turn enhance both the personal and professional life of FE teachers.

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Critical reflection is a key skill for all teachers in further education (FE) and an important part of the new Professional Standards. This book presents the view that reflective practice is most effective when owned by the practitioner rather than being imposed by an external agent, and shows that, as people learn in different ways, there is no one template for critical reflection to suit every FE teacher. These concepts are illustrated and contextualised by case studies which apply the theories to the practicalities of teaching in FE. In particular the text explores the key themes of self-awareness, planning, managing behaviour and CPD in relation to reflective practice to demonstrate how it can support those areas of teaching that most often cause concern. The limitations and benefits of reflection are analysed and action research is identified as an important facet in developing professional reflective practice which can in turn enhance both the personal and professional life of FE teachers.

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Critical reflection is a key skill for all teachers in further education (FE) and an important part of the new Professional Standards. This book presents the view that reflective practice is most effective when owned by the practitioner rather than being imposed by an external agent, and shows that, as people learn in different ways, there is no one template for critical reflection to suit every FE teacher. These concepts are illustrated and contextualised by case studies which apply the theories to the practicalities of teaching in FE. In particular the text explores the key themes of self-awareness, planning, managing behaviour and CPD in relation to reflective practice to demonstrate how it can support those areas of teaching that most often cause concern. The limitations and benefits of reflection are analysed and action research is identified as an important facet in developing professional reflective practice which can in turn enhance both the personal and professional life of FE teachers.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction Part 1: A first look at reflective practice 2. Character, process and key features of reflective practice Part 2: Reflective practice in action 3. Reflective practice and self-awareness 4. Reflective practice in planning and organising 5. Reflective practice in communicating and managing behaviour 6. Reflective practice and CPD Part 3: Moving forward 7. Reflective practice: a deeper understanding 8. Benefits and limitations of reflective practice 9. A new understanding – action research 10. Conclusion

Review

I really like the critical thinking activities and will be using some of the tasks within my own teaching. Communication and managing behaviour is very topical and one which learners always seek further advice, so this again was very useful. Possibly one of the more useable and relevant books on reflective practice.
- Ruben Martin, University of KentThe first thing to note about the book, is it's accessibility, from the beginning it addresses the reader in a straightforward and engaging way. The balance between a text book and accessible narrative is good. In its ten chapters it takes the reader from the fundamentals and principles of reflective practice , through to supporting the practice of reflection, with case studies, and some start up documentation to use in the work environment.I read through the book in a few hours, and I thought that the book made reflective practice something that was a natural part of practice , whilst at the same time making the case for teachers to reflect.
- Mark Flagg, Trinity St David (University of Wales)This is an excellent idea which is not only informative and linking I theory to practice but it also captures the spirit of the FE sector in a way, to my best knowledge, has not been attempted before. It also tackles some tricky issues of bullying and contested notions of professionalism.
- Karl Aubrey, Bishop Grosseteste University

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I really like the critical thinking activities and will be using some of the tasks within my own teaching. Communication and managing behaviour is very topical and one which learners always seek further advice, so this again was very useful. Possibly one of the more useable and relevant books on reflective practice. -- Ruben Martin, University of Kent The first thing to note about the book, is it's accessibility, from the beginning it addresses the reader in a straightforward and engaging way. The balance between a text book and accessible narrative is good. In its ten chapters it takes the reader from the fundamentals and principles of reflective practice , through to supporting the practice of reflection, with case studies, and some start up documentation to use in the work environment.I read through the book in a few hours, and I thought that the book made reflective practice something that was a natural part of practice , whilst at the same time making the case for teachers to reflect. -- Mark Flagg, Trinity St David (University of Wales) This is an excellent idea which is not only informative and linking I theory to practice but it also captures the spirit of the FE sector in a way, to my best knowledge, has not been attempted before. It also tackles some tricky issues of bullying and contested notions of professionalism. -- Karl Aubrey, Bishop Grosseteste University

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