Reflective Practice for Professional Development

Reflective Practice for Professional Development

by Carol Thompson
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 28/09/2021

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Reflective Practice for Professional Development provides an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of reflection. In ten concise chapters it explores how reflecting on experiences can be used for professional development and help progress knowledge and skills.


Using scenarios, questions and stories, the reader is encouraged to apply the content to their own context, demonstrating the importance of reflection in helping us to make sense as well as make the most of our professional experience. Exploring key themes such as the importance of criticality, models of reflection and connections between thought, language and actions, it considers the ways in which reflection can widen perspectives, generate deeper understanding of professional challenges and enhance creativity.


Full of practical tools and approaches for enriching and recording reflections, this insightful book aims to simplify reflective practice for teachers. It is an ideal guide for anyone who needs to build reflection into their practice or their studies.

ISBN:
9781000449327
9781000449327
Category:
Secondary schools
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
28-09-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Carol Thompson

Carol Thompson's career as a children’s picture book illustrator and writer has seen her publish forty five books in fifteen languages. Her work has been awarded The Frank Warner Gold Award, Royal Society of Arts Bursary, Mother Goose Award for Children's Book Illustrations and the Oppenheim Gold Award.

Carol remembers that as a child she always loved drawing and painting and read anything she could get her hands on, from Enid Blyton books to ‘the back of cereal boxes.’ Her artwork is inspired by Maurice Sendak, Edward Ardizzone, E. H. Shepard, the Japanese animator Hayo (‘Spirited Away’), Patrick Heron and Jan Ormerod.

Carol now lives in the town of Ashby de la Zouch with her husband and three sons. She is always busy visiting schools and giving workshops and talks, and she usually has several book projects on the go.

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