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This book examines teacher reflection in three main areas: policies, practices and the impact of teacher reflection on teachers' practices and professional development. The chapters shed light on concerns and challenges experienced by teachers in diverse international contexts and institutions.
About the author
Zia Tajeddin is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Tarbiat Modares University, Iran. He co-edits two journals:
Applied Pragmatics (John Benjamins) and
Second Language Teacher Education (Equinox). He is co-editor of the Springer book series Studies in Language Teacher Education. His recently published books include
Lessons from Good Language Teachers (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and
Pragmatics Pedagogy in English as an International Language (Routledge, 2021).
Atsuko Watanabe is Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Bunkyo University, Japan. Her publications include
Reflective Practice as Professional Development: Experiences of Teachers of English in Japan (Multilingual Matters, 2017). Her research interests include reflective practice, researcher reflexivity and qualitative interview methods.
Summary
This book examines teacher reflection in three main areas: policies, practices and the impact of teacher reflection on teachers’ practices and professional development. The chapters shed light on concerns and challenges experienced by teachers in diverse international contexts and institutions.