Bloomsbury Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education

Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education is a unique portable library of exceptional readings drawing together seminal extracts and contemporary literature from international sources from books and journals to support both initial study and extended career-long professionalism for further, adult and vocational education practitioners. Introductions to each reading highlight the key issues explored and explain the status of classic works. This book, along with the core text and associated website, draw upon the work of Andrew Pollard, former Director of the TLRP, and the work of many years of accumulated understanding of generations of further, adult and vocational professionals. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education, the core text, Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education, and the website, provide a fully integrated set of resources promoting the expertise of further, adult and vocational professionals. The associated website, www.reflectiveteaching.co.uk offers supplementary resources including reflective activities, research briefings and advice on further readings. It also features a glossary of educational terms, links to useful websites and showcases examples of excellent research and practice. This book forms part of the Reflective Teaching series, edited by Andrew Pollard and Amy Pollard, offering support for reflective practice in early, primary, secondary, further, vocational, university and adult sectors of education Review This important new text uses an innovative design to bring together key knowledge in further, adult and vocational education from experts both past and present, from the UK and across the globe. And, the timing could not be better. As the recommendations from the Commission on Adult Vocational Teaching and Learning report are implemented and the Department for Education funds a new research centre to research vocational education, a research informed text such as this sets the scene for a promising future for further, adult and vocational education. - Liz Browne, Director of the Centre for Educational Consultancy and Development, Oxford Brookes University, UK This wide-ranging and richly diverse collection of readings exemplifies, celebrates and justifies the power and effectiveness of the reflective practitioner tradition in learning and teaching. The readings ranging from classical theories to contemporary practical programmes provide a wealth of resources for teachers, learners, academics and policy-makers who are committed to the continuous improvement of learning and teaching through reflective practice strategies. It should prove an invaluable reference source for staff and students in further, higher and adult education. - Terry Hyland, Professor, University of Bolton, UK The articles in Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education draw on significant research and activity over many years and in so doing highlight the need to reconsider the pertinent issues in further and vocational education. In particular, the need to refocus on developing quality 'education and not just training and skills development, if learners, societies and economies are to be prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving, technology driven society in a globally connected world. Another important consideration is to recognise the professionalism of teachers/practitioners in developing and sustaining learners on their journey of discovery. They need to reclaim the mantle of a professional teacher/educator which has been debased and devalued for many years by industry, policy makers and the community. Further and vocational education is more than skills development and just-in-time training it is about shaping the societies we wish to inhabit. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education provides wide-ranging examples, discourse