The Power of Reflection in Teacher Education and Professional Development

Based on years of extensive research on teacher development, this book offers a practical introduction to the concept of teacher reflection, demonstrating how student teachers can engage with reflective learning from their teaching and classroom experiences in a systematic and inspiring way.

Auteur

Fred Korthagen is Professor Emeritus at Utrecht University and Director of the Korthagen Institute for Professional Development in the Netherlands. He has received several awards for his research on teacher education and inspired educationalists worldwide. Ellen Nuijten has a master's degree in human and organizational behavior. She is a senior personal coach, team coach, and trainer, specializing in strength-based reflection and the psychological capital of individuals and teams.

Contenu

1. Introduction: An Exploration of the Concept of Reflection

2. Working with the Reflection Model

3. Supporting Reflection through Coaching

4. Reflection in Peer Groups

5. Core Reflection

6. Structures and Instruments for Promoting Reflection

7. The Promotion of Reflection in Teacher Education