Reflective Teaching in Schools - Softcover

Andrew Pollard; Pete Dudley; Steve Higgins; Kristine Black-Hawkins; Gabrielle Cliff Hodges; Mary James; Sue Swaffield; Mandy Swann; Mark Winterbottom; Mary Anne Wolpert; Holly Linklater

Softcover

ISBN 10: 135003293X ISBN 13: 9781350032934

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2018

Synopsis

The book you can trust to guide you through your teaching career, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in both primary and secondary settings. For this new edition Andrew Pollard has worked with the same core author team to bring you expert guidance from top practitioners in their fields. Three decades of collaboration guarantees you a text that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of todays teachers. It is designed for trainees whether in universities or schools (such as School Direct, SCITT). Reflective Teaching in Schools uniquely provides two levels of support: - practical, evidence-­based guidance on key classroom issues including relationships, behaviour, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment - evidence-­informed principles and concepts to help you continue developing your skills. New to this edition: - 10 Lesson Study Cases illustrate the impact this approach can have on classroom teaching, whether in a city Primary School or rural Secondary Academy - 10 Toolkit Evidence Summaries based on the Sutton Trust-EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit cover topics like collaborative learning - New Reflective Activities and guidance on Key Readings at the end of each chapter - Updates to reflect recent changes and issues in curriculum and assessment, with illustrations from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support. It now includes talking heads videos on What is reflective teaching? discussion of societys educational aims, an additional chapter on mentoring, a glossary to help decipher the difference between IEP and LAP, and much more besides.

About this title

Review

Comprehensive, thoughtful and insightful, this book provides a wise and stimulating springboard for the development of excellent teaching. --Chris Husbands, Director, Institute of Education, University of London, UK (of the fourth edition)

· essential reading for every prospective teacher and their mentors. An ideal resource for inspiring excellence. --Dame Alison Peacock, Headteacher of Wroxham Teaching School and the Transformative Learning Alliance, UK (of the fourth edition)

This book should adorn every staffroom in the land, being used as a means of support, continuing professional development, ideas plus references to further research and reading. --UK Ed Magazine (of the fourth edition)

About the Author

Andrew Pollard is Professor of Education and supports educational research at the UCL Institute of Education, UK, and the University of Bristol, UK. He taught for ten years before becoming a teacher educator and researcher. He was Director of the UK-wide Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) and advised the government on the National Curriculum Review.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 135003293X
• ISBN 13: 9781350032934
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 592