Reflective Teaching and Learning : A Guide to Professional Issues for Beginning Secondary Teachers

Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching.

This core text is an introduction for beginning secondary teachers on developing the art of critical reflective teaching throughout their professional work.

Designed as a flexible resource, the book combines theoretical background with practical reflective activities.

The key features of the book include: critical introduction to theories of reflective practice in teaching and learning; activities linked to each section, for individual, small group and large group work; companion website with follow-up activities and example materials; and, detailed explorations of professional issues such as learning theories, classroom management, assessment, and whole-school issues including personal and social curriculum, and citizenship.