Reflective Planning, Teaching, and Evaluation for the Elementary School

Promoting reflectiveness and the use of creative teaching methods, this text helps readers explore the roles and responsibilities they face as classroom teachers. The book opens with an operational definition and model of reflective teaching, exemplifying the theme that educational decision-making should be guided by basic values and principles, and based on mutual teacher-pupil respect. It also presents unit plans, lesson plans and authentic teaching and learning strategies, all illustrated with examples. The work includes lessons on how to build a personal portfolio, and profiles of successful LEP programs.