Reflective teaching in second language classrooms /
Jack C. Richards, Charles Lockhart.
- Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1996.
- xii, 218 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Cambridge language education. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-213) and index.
Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms introduces teachers to ways of exploring and reflecting upon their classroom experiences, using a carefully structured approach to self-observation and self-evaluation. Teachers are encouraged to collect data about their own teaching; to examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions; and then to use the information obtained as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. The approach is not linked to a particular method, but rather can be applied to a variety of approaches and teaching situations. Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions and activities appropriate for group discussion or self-study.