Teaching Experience An Introduction to Reflective Practice

With his new text, "The Teaching Experience: An Introduction to Reflective Practice," Michael Henniger marries the core foundations of education with the process of reflection for extremely personalized student learning and professional development. What makes this book so special, and how will Michael Henniger's theme of reflective practice benefit you and your students? Decision Making Reflection is presented as a critical process that informs decision making and involves experience, research, discussion, and implementation. "Reflective Journey" questions embedded in the narrative and features such as "Engage in the Debate, Reflect on Diversity," and ABC News video segments "Education in the News" and "Master Teacher Series" guide students to research, reflect on, and think critically about a concept, situation, or issue. Personalization Questions and activities encourage students to explore their own experiences and internalize the chapter content. Features that encourage reflection and personalized learning include "Explore Your Beliefs, Focus Questions" and "Chapter Scenarios," along with the "Reflective Journey: Online Journal, Field Experience," and "Building Your Portfolio" activities. Professionalism The "Views from the Classroom" feature gives students the opportunity to hear directly from teachers in the field about why they chose teaching as a career and what makes it worth all the effort it takes to be successful. The "Praxis Test Preparation Activities" and INTASC-aligned "Building Your Portfolio" features at the end of each chapter and "Chapter 15: The First Years and Beyond," ensure that students leave prepared to begin their teaching careers asreflective practitioners.Henniger, Michael L. is the author of 'Teaching Experience An Introduction to Reflective Practice', published 2006 under ISBN 9780536318220 and ISBN 0536318220.