Reflective Practice in Education and Training

a basic but sound introduction to reflective practice. -- Cathie Lacey * drupal *
This is an excellent book to guide student teachers on the practice of reflection. Reflection is a core practice of effective teaching, the book provides practical and useful approaches to reflecting on and critiquing teaching practices. -- Dr Anne Walsh * drupal *
This book is well-organised and easy to read. It demonstrates connection between reflective practice and professional development that it is very useful. I recommend it to student teachers. -- Dr Burcu SENLER * drupal *
This text is useful for those supporting the learning of undergraduate students in their first year and health care support workers enrolled on foundation degrees. The text provides a means to enable those teaching and supporting students and health care staff new to reflection to understand how to approach reflective practice and guidance on how to assist ′students′ moving through ′stuck′ places to encourage ongoing engagement with the reflective cycle. -- Dr Charlotte Ramage * drupal *
Reflective practices are an important part of teacher training and this is a concise and useful text book for all students/trainees. -- Dr Janet Oti * drupal *
Part of a growing reference for students interested in the narative paradigm.
-- Dr Linda Barlow-Meade * drupal *
A useful reference guide for reflective practice in workplace settings. The second edition will be used to inform both lectures and self-directed work on facilitation, and planning and managing experiential learning for outdoor education students. The text is well organised and easy to follow and makes good use of figures and tables to compress ideas. -- Dr Mark Hickman * drupal *
This is a highly practical and supportive reference book for those new to teaching and training. -- Lynette Morris * drupal *
Really useful book for anyone wishing to develop as a lifelong learning sector teacher. -- Miss Amy Smith * drupal *
Really useful book to give the background information on reflective practice. Useful in many contexts including youth work and social work.
-- Miss Katey Ribchester * drupal *
This book is absolutely essential for those covering the topic of CPPD, and particularly reflective practice. The authors offer a critical perspective of the various models of reflection (i.e. Schon, etc), and this provides tutors (and student teachers) with a detailed analysis of which models are most appropriate for different reflective situations.

This book is well written, perfectly structured, and quick to read; whilst maintaining a detailed approach to exploring education and training. -- Miss Leanne Humphries * drupal *
This book has been extremely useful. Showing students brief and straightforward explanations relating to reflective practice. It is a good introduction to further reading and research. -- Miss Lisa Holland * drupal *
A useful and concise introductory text to reflective practice which will be helpful in building the skills for reflective practice.
I will also be using it for an undergraduate Summer school and as it ideal as a quick and informative text to access in a short course and get students up to speed and ready for their degree work. -- Miss Liz McGuire * drupal *
A very detailed book - far too in depth for the level of my current learners. -- Miss MARIE JENKINS * drupal *
Some key chapters on reflective practice for professionals and students a like. -- Miss Martina Kirlew * drupal *
Very informative book, which will help anyone trying for QTLS. It is easy to understand and is helpful. -- Miss Paula Ledson * drupal *
We have recommended this publication again for students on the Fd programmes, in Early Years and Educational Practice. The text is clear and develops a wider understanding of reflective practice in the setting and through critical thoughts on given subjects/events that students have to reflect upon. -- Miss Tracey Canham * drupal *
This book is good with new teachers and helping those on how to reflect -- Miss Yeeman Lam * drupal *
Reflective practice is critical for all those training in the educational sector. This book provides useful theories and an examination of the reflective process. -- Mr Andrew Faulkner * drupal *
Great introductory coverage for students, provides good level of detail in meaningful language for learners -- Mr Andrew Holmes * drupal *
A excellent book that is ideal for the CCPD element of the DTLLS course. I cannot recommend this highly enough. -- Mr Chris Briggs * drupal *
Very good text for the PGCE and BA (Hons) in education. -- Mr Dean Starkey * drupal *
Excelleng text book for those doing Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS and the new Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Should be mandatory! -- Mr Nigel McVeagh * drupal *
very good for DTLLS year 2 learners -- Mr Vernon Ambris * drupal *
A very useful insight into the importance of reflection in the teaching and learning process. -- Mrs Dorothy Braidwood * drupal *
This text gives many examples and exercises of ways in which to use reflective practice in training - with suggestions of ′what to do next′. It is a self-study text, rather than one to be used in classrooms, although particular exercises could be set as homework, for discussion in the classroom. -- Mrs Jane Berridge * drupal *
Fantastic read. The author really does capture the essences of reflective practice. I would highly recommend this book for any teaching practitioners who may struggle to write reflectively. -- Mrs Joanne Heyes * drupal *
We now recommend this as an essential read for our LEVEL 4 PTLLS & CTLLS programmes. The text is easy to read and process and also link with the real teaching environment. -- Mrs Karen Gray * drupal *
Used for Dttls and Pttls -- Mrs Kate James * drupal *
Useful source of reference with plenty of examples. -- Mrs Kelly Giordano * drupal *
Good book and very handy for the reflective aspect of the PGCE. I would recommend it for those that struggle with the reflection as it explains it well. -- Mrs Marcia Dewar * drupal *
Excellent support material particularly useful for M level students. -- Mrs Mary Kitchener * drupal *
Easy to read yet informative and interesting. Great for trainee teachers and also good for experienced ones to have a refresher. -- Mrs Michelle Grainger * drupal *
very useful book to student teachers -- Mrs Sarah Young * drupal *
A useful text to get staff to realise the importance of reflection for themselves as well as getting their students to reflect on their studies and learning journeys. -- Mrs Suzanne Weekes * drupal *
Good structure
Links to units well
Clear and to the point -- Mrs Theresa Rowland * drupal *
An excellent reference book for anyone promoting reflective practice as an integral basis for effective working. Provides a clear overview of theories and analytical tools that are useful for making sense of professional practice. -- Ms Angela Hilton * drupal *
I really enjoyed reading this new edition, it gives a great introduction to the topic in a language new teachers can understand. The chapters flowed logically and I liked the tables and diagrams which brought theories to life. There are good links to theorists and the tasks are useful for new teachers to put theory into practice. The additional chapter certainly gives something to think about regarding situated reflective practice. I will recommend this book to all my learners. -- Ms Ann Gravells * drupal *
I really enjoyed reading this new edition, it gives a great introduction to the topic in a language new teachers can understand. The chapters flowed logically and I liked the tables and diagrams which brought theories to life. There are good links to theorists and the tasks are useful for new teachers to put theory into practice. The additional chapter certainly gives something to think about regarding situated reflective practice. I will recommend this book to all my learners. -- Ms Ann Gravells * drupal *
This is a very readable and very useful book. it helps students to approach and enjoy an area which can seem ′dry′ -- Ms Carole Smith * drupal *
This is a useful source of information for reflective learning, it will be most useful to all students. I will be recommending it for our undergraduate students -- Ms Julie Burton * drupal *
Reflective practice is an essential skill for trainee teachers but quite challenging for anyone new to it. This book is very readable and comprehensive and a great introduction for students on ITE courses. -- Ms Madeleine Loxton * drupal *
Great book!

I found the following:-
Clear information, presented well and easy to read.
Good font and size used
Clear links made to the professional standards

Strengths
Especially liked the mnemonic SHARK and explanation, Batari box & explanation
Tasks were excellent throughout provoking thought in all subject areas
Examples used were good throughout

For improvement:-
I would have liked to see more information presented in the contents page, for example: which theories would be discussed in each section, I feel that this would help students to quickly select the theorist of choice.

I will be recommending this book!
-- Ms Sharon Morgan * drupal *
excellent text, student feedback of those that bought or read text was good -- Shirley Hughes * drupal *