Pursuing Professional Development

Self as Source

Andy Curtis author Kathleen Bailey author David Nunan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cengage Learning, Inc

Published:2nd Feb '01

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Based on the belief that teachers ultimately are responsible for their own professional development, this book explores the concept of reflective teaching and provides practical advice on how to examine critically one's own teaching practices.

1. Why Bother with Professional Development? 2. Self-awareness and Self-observation: Cornerstones 3. Reflective Teaching: Looking Closely 4. Teaching Journals: Pieces of the Puzzle 5. Using Cases: Stories in the Air 6. Langauge Learning Experience: Role Reversal 7. Video: Seeing Ourselves as Others See Us 8. Action Research: In-class Investigations 9. Peer Observation: Someone Else's Shoes 10. Team Teaching: Learning to Dance 11. Mentoring and Coaching: Helping Hands 12. Teaching Portfolios: Cogent Collages 13. Conclusion: The Heart of the Paradox

ISBN: 9780838411308

Dimensions: 233mm x 189mm x 15mm

Weight: 510g

160 pages

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