TY - BOOK AU - Richards,Jack C. AU - Lockhart,Charles TI - Reflective teaching in second language classrooms T2 - Cambridge language education SN - 052145803X (pbk.) U1 - 418.007 RIC 1996 PY - 1996/// CY - Cambridge [England], New York, NY, USA PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Language and languages KW - Study and teaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-213) and index N2 - 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 ER -