Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78) and index
What are reflective practice groups? -- The tradition of reflective practice groups -- Empowering teachers through reflective practice -- Our reflective practice groups -- What we learned from reflective practice groups -- An exemplary reflective practice session -- How to set up your own reflective practice groups -- Case studies for further exploration
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"Talking Teaching Implementing Reflective Practice in Groups is the product of a three-year, grant-supported, induction-year-program. College faculty from an associated group of colleges joined staff developers from a growing suburban district in creating an entire year's curriculum for beginning teachers. One component included monthly meetings of reflective practice groups involving new and experienced teachers, a college professor, and usually, one district administrator. The group soon became aware of the need for collegial conversation in supporting both new and experienced teachers. These educators were eager to share advice and offer support, and the reflective group process became an education vehicle for making theory-to-practice connections." "In Talking, Teaching, Distad and Brownstein provide concrete advice for establishing group reflection that will be of interest to principals, faculty/staff development coordinators and teacher preparation faculty."--BOOK JACKET