Reflective Teaching in Secondary Schools

Andrew Pollard is Professor of Education Policy and Practice and supports educational research at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK. He was Director of the UK-wide Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP).Caroline Daly is Professor of Teacher Education at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK.The author team: Katharine Burn (University of Oxford, UK) | Steve Higgins (Durham University, UK) | Aileen Kennedy (Professor of Practice, University of Strathclyde, UK) | Margaret Mulholland (Association of School and College Leaders, UK) | Jo Fraser-Pearce, Mary Richardson, Dominic Wyse and John Yandell (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK)

• How to Use This BookIntroductionPart I: Becoming a Reflective Professional1. Identity. Who Are We, and What Do We Stand For? 2. Learning. How Can We Understand Learner Development?3. Reflection. How Can We Develop the Quality of Our Teaching? 4. Principles. What Are the Foundations of Effective Teaching and Learning?Part II: Creating Conditions For Learning5. Contexts. What Is, and What Might Be? 6. Relationships. How Are We Getting On Together? 7. Engagement. How Are We Nurture Positive Behaviour? 8. Spaces. How Are We Creating Environments For Learning? Part III: Teaching For Learning9. Curriculum. What Is To Be Taught and Learned? 10. Planning. How Are We Implementing the Curriculum? 11. Pedagogy. How Can We Develop Effective Strategies? 12. Communication. How Does Language Support Learning?13. Assessment. How Can Assessment Enhance Learning? Part IV: Reflecting On Consequences14. Outcomes. How Do We Monitor Student Learning Achievements? 15. Inclusion. How Are We Enabling Learning Opportunities?Part V: Deepening Understanding16. Expertise. How Do We Take A Holistic View?17. Professional Learning. How Can We Nurture Career-Long Reflective Teaching?18. Professionalism. How Does Reflective Teaching Contribute to Society?List Of Case-Studies, Checklists, Figures and Research BriefingsBibliographyAcknowledgementsIndex

Reflective Teaching in Secondary Schools is an essential read for student teachers. The research briefings and reflective activities offer excellent support for day-to-day classroom practice. In addition, the breadth of topics covered provides help with ideas for assignment writing. I would recommend this book to any of my student teachers.