Readings for reflective teaching in further, adult and vocational education
By: edited by Margaret Gregson, Andrew Pollard, Lawrence Nixon and Trish Spedding
Series: The reflective teaching series
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9781472586490; 9781472586506
Subjects: Adult education; Reflective teaching; EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education; EDUCATION / Professional Development
Description: "Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education is a unique portable library of readings drawing together seminal extracts and contemporary literature, to support both initial training and extended career-long professional development for FAVE practitioners. Classic readings are clearly marked out with their status explained and contemporary material has been selected to highlight and explore current issues. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education can be used independently but does form part of a set of fully integrated and complementary resources with the core text, Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education, and the website. The associated website reflectiveteaching.co.uk, offers a comprehensive range of supplementary resources including reflective activities, research briefings, advice on further reading and additional chapters. It also features a compendium of educational terms, a conceptual framework showcasing some of the UK's best educational research and extensive links to useful websites. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education forms part of the Reflective Teaching series - inspiring education through innovation in early years, schools, further, adult and vocational education and higher education"--

"Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education is a unique portable library of readings drawing together seminal extracts and contemporary literature, to support both initial training and extended career-long professional development for FAVE practitioners. Classic readings are clearly marked out with their status explained and contemporary material has been selected to highlight and explore current issues. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education can be used independently but does form part of a set of fully integrated and complementary resources with the core text, Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education, and the website. The associated website reflectiveteaching.co.uk, offers a comprehensive range of supplementary resources including reflective activities, research briefings, advice on further reading and additional chapters. It also features a compendium of educational terms, a conceptual framework showcasing some of the UK's best educational research and extensive links to useful websites"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: IntroductionPart 1: Becoming Reflective 1. Identity. Who are we, and what do we stand for? 2. Learning. How can/should theories of learning inform educational practice? 3. Reflection. How can we collect and use evidence about practice to improve our teaching? 4. Principles. What are the foundations of effective teaching and learning? Part 2: Creating Conditions For Learning5. Contexts. What is, and what might be? 6. Relationships. How are we getting on together? 7. Engagement. How are we preparing for teaching? 8. Spaces. How are we creating environments for learning? Part 3: 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 can we support learning through dialogue? 13. Assessment. How are we providing feedback for learning? Part 4: Reflecting On Outcomes14. Quality. How are we evaluating student learning experiences? 15. Inclusion. How are we enabling opportunities? Part 5: Deepening Understanding16. Expertise. Conceptual career long fascination 17. Professionalism. How does reflective teaching contribute to society? BibliographyIndex.