Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference - By: J. Charlesworth, 15 May 2008 
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theoryin more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piagetin their own words.
Essential for teacher training - By: Shiraz, 23 Jan 2008 This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes & ideas on practice & reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT & I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time.
Really good general resource for trainee teachers - By: Bill, 23 Mar 2004 I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful & well presented overview of key issuesin learning & teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, & the topics covered are both important & current.
The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, & there are useful suggestions for further reading (bothin the book itself, & on the Web site: RTWeb).
'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract & the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, & it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged downin the minutiae of the classroom.
I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues & a good starting point for further, more detailed research.
One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best - By: , 22 Sep 2002 Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text & the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections & clear down-to-earth language & content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student - By: , 20 Aug 2002 
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration & the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
