Reflective Practice: The Cornerstone for School Improvement

O'Mahony, Gary,Barnett, Bruce,Matthews, Robin

ISBN 10: 1741013046 / ISBN 13: 9781741013047

Published by Hawker Brownlow Education, 2004

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Synopsis:

Reflective Practice: The Cornerstone for School Improvement, focuses on how Principals, Coordinators and Lead-Teachers can nurture effective instruction and interpersonal relationships through reflective practice. Reflection is the process through which leaders ensure effective professional practice, allowing them to analyse and diagnose problems, apply theoretical knowledge and manage the pressure of decision-making. This resource provides a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to reflective practice, explaining the meaning of reflection and how to benefit from it, as well as providing practical examples of how reflection can be implemented in schools to aid teachers and students.

Synopsis: Schools are complex, exciting, difficult places to lead: principals and lead teachers oversee teachers' work, inspire curriculum innovation, guide student counselling and respond at a moment's notice to urgent issues. How can school leaders nurture effective instruction and interpersonal relationships in this environment, as well as planning and budgeting, dealing with community relations and planning curriculum? Reflection is the process through which leaders assure effective professional practice, allowing them to analyse and diagnose problems, apply theoretical knowledge and manage the pressure for a decision 'Now!'. With explanations of what reflection is and how we can benefit from it, as well as practical examples of how reflection can be implemented in schools for the benefit of individual teachers, teacher teams and students, this resource provides a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to reflective practice...

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reflective Practice: The Cornerstone for ...
Publisher: Hawker Brownlow Education
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good