Reflective practice for teaching in lifelong learning / by Ian Rushton, Martin Suter.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: 1. Why reflect on practice? -- 2. A basic model of reflective practice -- 3. Levels and models of reflective practice -- 4. Collaborative reflective practice -- 5. Guided reflective practice -- 6. Extending reflective practice: action research -- 7. Reflective practice and continuing professional development -- 8. Problems and limitations in engaging in reflective practice -- 9. Some theoretical perspectives -- 10. Conclusion.

"This book speaks with academic authority and the experience and understanding of practitioners. The authors draw teachers into their world of everyday reflective practice that is much more than a requirement from trainee teachers, but rather is at the heart of all teachers' practice. The authors highlight its value for improving teaching and learning and coping with ongoing change, whilst recognising honestly the difficulties in making time to reflect deeply and critically and the questions raised about the worth of reflective practice in an increasingly regulated sector..." --Publisher description.