Thomas S. C. Farrell is a professor in applied linguistics at Brock University, Canada. He has been involved with ESL and applied linguistics for the past 27 years and has written extensively on topics such as reflective practice, language teacher development, and language teacher education. His recent books include Reflective Practice in Action (2004, Corwin Press), Reflecting on Classroom Communication in Asia (2004, Longman), and Professional Development for Language Teachers (2005, Cambridge University Press, coauthored with Jack Richards).

"This is an excellent resource that helps seasoned and student teachers alike to reflect individually or as a group at their own paces and at the levels they choose."

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the Author1. Introduction to Reflective Practice2. Why Reflect?3. Preparing Teachers for Reflective Practice4. Getting Started with Reflective Practice5. Providing Opportunities for Reflective Practice6. Group Discussion to Aid Reflective Practice7. Classroom Observation to Aid Reflective Practice 8. Journal Writing to Aid Reflective Practice 9. Creating a Teaching Portfolio to Aid Reflective Practice10. Generating Topics for ReflectionBibliographyIndex

Thomas S. C. Farrell is a professor in applied linguistics at Brock University, Canada. He has been involved with ESL and applied linguistics for the past 27 years and has written extensively on topics such as reflective practice, language teacher development, and language teacher education. His recent books include Reflective Practice in Action (2004, Corwin Press), Reflecting on Classroom Communication in Asia (2004, Longman), and Professional Development for Language Teachers (2005, Cambridge University Press, coauthored with Jack Richards).

"This is an excellent resource that helps seasoned and student teachers alike to reflect individually or as a group at their own paces and at the levels they choose."

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the Author1. Introduction to Reflective Practice2. Why Reflect?3. Preparing Teachers for Reflective Practice4. Getting Started with Reflective Practice5. Providing Opportunities for Reflective Practice6. Group Discussion to Aid Reflective Practice7. Classroom Observation to Aid Reflective Practice 8. Journal Writing to Aid Reflective Practice 9. Creating a Teaching Portfolio to Aid Reflective Practice10. Generating Topics for ReflectionBibliographyIndex