Surviving the Induction Years of Language Teaching - The Importance of Reflective Practice - Thomas S.C. Farrell
Professional Development Through Reflective Practice
Surviving the Induction Years of Language Teaching - The Importance of Reflective Practice - Thomas S.C. Farrell
Thomas S.C. Farrell [+]
Brock University
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Thomas S.C. Farrell is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University, Canada. His professional interests include Reflective Practice, and Language Teacher Education & Development. He has published widely and has presented at major conferences worldwide on these topics. His webpage is: www.reflectiveinquiry.ca
Description
This chapter reviews the key patterns that emerged from the analysis of the first and third year experiences of the novice teacher. The chapter provides an overall appraisal of the impact of these experiences on the development of this teacher and outlines how language teachers can engage in reflective practice (using the framework that was used in the analysis of the teachers first and third year of teaching (philosophy, principles, theory, practice and beyond) as part of the overall career long professional development program.