Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools

An Action Guide for Educators
Third Edition
Jennifer York-Barr - University of Minnesota, USA
William A. Sommers - Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
Gail S. Ghere - Saint Paul Schools
Joanne K. Montie - University of St. Thomas, USA
Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools
May 2016 | 368 pages | Corwin
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Renew your teaching and your passion with this updated bestseller!

The teaching life can be hectic, complex, and even lonely. That’s why so many educators turn to reflective practice to reenergize their commitment to students—and to themselves. Reflective practice counteracts the effects of professional isolation and instills a personal and communal sense of meaning, renewal, and empowerment.

This best-selling book offers research-based and practical ideas and strategies for using reflective practice individually, with colleagues, schoolwide, and even district-wide. Features of the newest edition include:

  • Updated strategies for engaging adults and students and using reflective practices to create equitable outcomes
  • New examples of reflective practice in action
  • A new chapter on the core leadership practices for growing reflective practice
  • A new companion website with resources and reflection protocols

When you make reflective practice part of your journey as an educator, your insights benefit everyone—and ensure enhanced learning and development for students.

“This book is one of the best in the field. It lends itself to practical solutions if the reader remembers that the gifts of time and relationships are at the center of this work. The book takes a lot of theory and melts it down to hands-on pieces doable in a school or district setting.”
—Michele R. Dean, Coordinator, Ventura County Indian Education Consortium
Ventura Unified School District, CA

“The book has broken down reflection into its component parts, cycles, characteristics, and capacities. I applaud the insights and experiences of the authors.”
—Pat Roy, Senior Consultant
Learning Forward

Contents

List of Figures, Tables, and Practice Examples

List of Figures, Tables, and Practice Examples

Foreword by Arthur L. Costa

Foreword by Arthur L. Costa

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

  • Chapter 1. Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools
  • The Potential of Reflective Practice to Renew Schools
  • Core Components of the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Who Is a Reflective Educator?
  • Closing
  • Chapter 2. Fundamentals for Reflective Practice
  • What Are Some Ways Brain Research and Adult Learning Principles Inform Reflective Practice?
  • A Framework for Growing Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 3. Leading Reflective Practice
  • Guidelines for Leading Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 4. Individual Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Individual Reflective Practice
  • Individual Reflective Practice: Practice Examples
  • Individual Reflective Practice: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Individual Reflective Practice
  • Chapter 5. Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice Partners
  • Finally, What Do You Do When Nothing Seems to Work?
  • Chapter 6. Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Chapter 7. Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Schoolwide Reflective Practices
  • Practice Examples of Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Getting Started With Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Closing
  • Chapter 8. Moving Forward With Reflective Practice . . . in Hope and Possibility
  • Revisiting the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Lessons Learned About Reflective Practice
  • Fostering Hope and Renewal
  • Closing

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Renew your teaching and your passion with this updated bestseller!

The teaching life can be hectic, complex, and even lonely. That’s why so many educators turn to reflective practice to reenergize their commitment to students—and to themselves. Reflective practice counteracts the effects of professional isolation and instills a personal and communal sense of meaning, renewal, and empowerment.

This best-selling book offers research-based and practical ideas and strategies for using reflective practice individually, with colleagues, schoolwide, and even district-wide. Features of the newest edition include:

  • Updated strategies for engaging adults and students and using reflective practices to create equitable outcomes
  • New examples of reflective practice in action
  • A new chapter on the core leadership practices for growing reflective practice
  • A new companion website with resources and reflection protocols

When you make reflective practice part of your journey as an educator, your insights benefit everyone—and ensure enhanced learning and development for students.

“This book is one of the best in the field. It lends itself to practical solutions if the reader remembers that the gifts of time and relationships are at the center of this work. The book takes a lot of theory and melts it down to hands-on pieces doable in a school or district setting.”
—Michele R. Dean, Coordinator, Ventura County Indian Education Consortium
Ventura Unified School District, CA

“The book has broken down reflection into its component parts, cycles, characteristics, and capacities. I applaud the insights and experiences of the authors.”
—Pat Roy, Senior Consultant
Learning Forward

Contents

List of Figures, Tables, and Practice Examples

List of Figures, Tables, and Practice Examples

Foreword by Arthur L. Costa

Foreword by Arthur L. Costa

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

  • Chapter 1. Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools
  • The Potential of Reflective Practice to Renew Schools
  • Core Components of the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Who Is a Reflective Educator?
  • Closing
  • Chapter 2. Fundamentals for Reflective Practice
  • What Are Some Ways Brain Research and Adult Learning Principles Inform Reflective Practice?
  • A Framework for Growing Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 3. Leading Reflective Practice
  • Guidelines for Leading Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 4. Individual Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Individual Reflective Practice
  • Individual Reflective Practice: Practice Examples
  • Individual Reflective Practice: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Individual Reflective Practice
  • Chapter 5. Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice Partners
  • Finally, What Do You Do When Nothing Seems to Work?
  • Chapter 6. Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Chapter 7. Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Schoolwide Reflective Practices
  • Practice Examples of Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Getting Started With Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Closing
  • Chapter 8. Moving Forward With Reflective Practice . . . in Hope and Possibility
  • Revisiting the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Lessons Learned About Reflective Practice
  • Fostering Hope and Renewal
  • Closing

References

References

Index

Index

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Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools

An Action Guide for Educators


May 2016 | 368 pages | Corwin

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Renew your teaching and your passion with this updated bestseller!

The teaching life can be hectic, complex, and even lonely. That’s why so many educators turn to reflective practice to reenergize their commitment to students—and to themselves. Reflective practice counteracts the effects of professional isolation and instills a personal and communal sense of meaning, renewal, and empowerment.

This best-selling book offers research-based and practical ideas and strategies for using reflective practice individually, with colleagues, schoolwide, and even district-wide. Features of the newest edition include:

  • Updated strategies for engaging adults and students and using reflective practices to create equitable outcomes
  • New examples of reflective practice in action
  • A new chapter on the core leadership practices for growing reflective practice
  • A new companion website with resources and reflection protocols

When you make reflective practice part of your journey as an educator, your insights benefit everyone—and ensure enhanced learning and development for students.

“This book is one of the best in the field. It lends itself to practical solutions if the reader remembers that the gifts of time and relationships are at the center of this work. The book takes a lot of theory and melts it down to hands-on pieces doable in a school or district setting.”
—Michele R. Dean, Coordinator, Ventura County Indian Education Consortium
Ventura Unified School District, CA

“The book has broken down reflection into its component parts, cycles, characteristics, and capacities. I applaud the insights and experiences of the authors.”
—Pat Roy, Senior Consultant
Learning Forward


Table Of Contents:

  • List of Figures, Tables, and Practice Examples
  • Foreword by Arthur L. Costa
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Chapter 1. Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools
  • The Potential of Reflective Practice to Renew Schools
  • Core Components of the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Who Is a Reflective Educator?
  • Closing
  • Chapter 2. Fundamentals for Reflective Practice
  • What Are Some Ways Brain Research and Adult Learning Principles Inform Reflective Practice?
  • A Framework for Growing Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 3. Leading Reflective Practice
  • Guidelines for Leading Reflective Practice Communities
  • Closing
  • Chapter 4. Individual Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Individual Reflective Practice
  • Individual Reflective Practice: Practice Examples
  • Individual Reflective Practice: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Individual Reflective Practice
  • Chapter 5. Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice With Partners
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice With Partners: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice Partners
  • Finally, What Do You Do When Nothing Seems to Work?
  • Chapter 6. Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Special Considerations for Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: Practice Examples
  • Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams: More Ideas to Consider
  • Getting Started With Reflective Practice in Small Groups and Teams
  • Chapter 7. Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Special Considerations for Schoolwide Reflective Practices
  • Practice Examples of Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Getting Started With Schoolwide Reflective Practice
  • Closing
  • Chapter 8. Moving Forward With Reflective Practice . . . in Hope and Possibility
  • Revisiting the Reflective Practice Cycle
  • Lessons Learned About Reflective Practice
  • Fostering Hope and Renewal
  • Closing
  • References
  • Index

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"Reflective Practice for Renewing Schools has broken down reflection into its component parts, cycles, characteristics, and capacities. It has offered many varied examples of how reflection can be used at the individual, partner, team, and schoolwide level. I know a lot more about reflection and applaud the insights and experiences of the authors."
Pat Roy, Educational Consultant, Learning Forward

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