Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher, 2nd edition
Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher by Stephen Brookfield is a practical guide to examining teaching assumptions from students’ perspectives, colleagues’ views, theory and research, and personal experience. This revised second edition adds material on social media, race and racism, leadership, and team teaching, with coverage spanning online and face-to-face settings.
At a glance
- Uses four perspectives for critical reflection: students, colleagues, theory and research, and personal experience.
- Revised edition includes new material on social media, race and racism, leadership, and team teaching.
- Discusses applying reflective practice in online and face-to-face teaching, large lectures, and small groups.
Reference price: £33.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a structured way to question assumptions about classroom practice using several perspectives.
- The additional topics broaden its relevance to educators considering leadership, collaboration, and changing teaching contexts.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Jossey-Bass |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 April 2017 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781119049708 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119049708 |
| Weight listed | 490 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.79 x 23.11 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers seeking a framework for reflecting on and revising their teaching practice.
- Educators interested in critical reflection across online, face-to-face, lecture, or small-group settings.
- Readers exploring teaching, classroom power dynamics, or professional development.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a subject-specific lesson-planning manual or a short introductory booklet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It presents critical reflection as a way to examine teaching assumptions through students’ views, colleagues’ perceptions, theory and research, and personal experience.
What is new in the second edition?
The listing describes new chapters on social media, teaching race and racism, leadership, and team teaching, alongside updated and expanded existing chapters.
What teaching contexts does it cover?
The listing says the material is intended to align with online and face-to-face classrooms, including large lectures and small groups.
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