Lecturer and Teacher Trainer Matthew Gordon discusses the important part reflective practice plays in supporting our ongoing learning as educators. Matt shares bite-sized strategies to support reflective thinking and tips on getting the most from this essential practice.

Read Matt’s guest blog on Three Steps for Effective Reflection for even more practical suggestions and examples.

References

Dewey, J. (1933). How We Think: A Restatement of the Relation of Reflective Thinking to the Educative Process. Boston, MA: D.C. Heath & Co Publishers.

Gordon, M. (2022). ‘On reflection 1: the importance of reflection in teacher training.’ Modern English Teacher, 31 (3), May, 2022

Gordon, M. (2022). ‘On reflection 2: the importance of reflection in teacher training.’ Modern English Teacher, 31 (4), July, 2022

Schon, D.A. (1983) The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. Basic Books, New York.

Ward, J. R., & McCotter, S.S. (2004). ‘Reflection as a visible outcome for preservice teachers.’ Teaching and Teacher Education, 20, 243-257.

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