Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching. Reflective Teaching Practice by Sue Dymoke and Jennifer Harrison is an introduction for beginning secondary teachers on developing the art of critical reflective teaching throughout their professional work. Designed as a flexible resource, the book combines theoretical background with practical reflective activities.

Key features of the book include:

• Critical introduction to theories of reflective practice in teaching and learning


• Activities linked to each section, for individual, small group and large group work


• Extensive companion website with follow-up activities and example materials


• Detailed explorations of professional issues such as learning theory, classroom management, assessment, and whole-school issues including PSHE and citizenship

This book is complimented by a range of subject-specific core texts for beginning secondary teachers following PGCE, GTP or undergraduate routes into teaching. Each book in the series provides a comprehensive guide to beginning subject teachers, offering practical guidance to support students through their training and beyond. Most importantly, the books are designed to help students develop a more reflective and critical approach to their own practice. Key features of the series are:

• observed lessons, providing both worked  examples of good practice and commentaries by the teachers themselves and other observers;


• an introduction to national subject frameworks including a critical examination of the role and status of each subject


• support for beginning teachers on all aspects of subject teaching, including planning, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, and teaching strategies


• a trainee-focused approach to critical and analytical reflection on practice


• a research-based section demonstrating M-level work


• A comprehensive companion website linking all subjects, featuring video clips of sample lessons, a range of support material and weblinks

Click on the links along the left hand side of this page and you’ll be directed to the resources accompanying each book.  Take a look around the websites for each book in the series, as many of the resources will be of interest to you, regardless of your subject area!