Publisher's Synopsis
Praise for the First Edition:
′(the book) poses a challenging, compelling argument and is highly recommended for any educator in search of tips, tricks, and techniques for self improvement on the job′ - Midwest Book Review
′This book is a must read for teacher leaders, principals, and central office administrators. The authors make a substantive and powerful argument for addressing reflection at all levels of the organization and provide practical tools and insights to facilitate a comfortable transition from theory to practice. This book will be valuable to anyone serious about ensuring success for all students′ - Stephanie Hirsh, Deputy Executive Director, National Staff Development Council
Reflective Practice to Improve Schools allows educators to examine individual and collective beliefs and assumptions, leading to insights about instructional effectiveness. A unique, useful tool for understanding the potential--in fact, the necessity--of reflective practice, this important book offers a practical guide to initiating or extending individual and collaborative commitments to reflective practice schoolwide.
You will find new information added to this edition that includes:
o More ideas and strategies for individual reflection
o New examples from practice for administrators and more schoolwide examples
o Greater reflection for fostering equity and cultural competence
