Promoting Reflective Thinking in Teachers 50 Action Strategies [Hardcover]

This expanded bestseller integrates the latest research and technology with tried-and-true methods for strengthening practitioners' problem-solving and decision-making skills.This expanded bestseller integrates the latest research and technology with tried-and-true methods for strengthening practitioners' problem-solving and decision-making skills.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. About 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
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