Thomas S. C. Farrell is Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics, Brock University, Canada.
'Thomas Farrell clearly practices what he preaches. This is not just a book about reflection but is a reflective work in itself. The book provides a useful guide for teachers and teacher educators to identify areas for reflection and a range of appropriate tools to engage in a reflective process. It also connects issues of reflective practice to research on reflection.'
Steve Mann is Lecturer in Education and Applied Linguistics at the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK
'Farrell takes readers on a grand tour of the why and how of reflection by second language teachers. Read this enthusiastic book for your own personal and professional development and to become a better colleague for your fellow teachers. But, most of all, read it so that you can inspire your students by becoming a model of a person with a life-long thirst for learning who takes well thought-out steps to slake that thirst.'
Dr George M Jacobs, JF New Paradigm Education, Singapore
"Thomas Farrell has made a significant contribution to the literature on reflective teaching in this volume by using a case-study approach to make research findings more accessible and meaningful for the readers.
Reflective Language Teaching takes us from examination of the nature of reflection to practical ways in which it might be realised in teaching practices, and thus offers a 'hands-on' manual of professional reflection that will be invaluable for teacher training and for individual teachers.This book thus provides a user-friendly manual for teachers interested in examining their day-to-day practices with a view to introducing positive changes. The case-study approach is extremely welcome, exemplifying the methods proposed by the author, who draws from his experiences over his teacher training career."
BAAL Newsletter"
Reflective Language Practice is a very user-friendly, "state-of-the-art" text for any teacher considering embarking on self-initiated professional development, either alone or in collaboration with peers. In updating and organizing current thinking, the author has produced an excellent primer for less-experienced teachers. If teachers with experience in reflection are looking for reinvigoration, they, too, may find it here, and as such it is an excellent addition to the field."
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JALT Journal, November 2009
'All in all, this book is recommendable for language teachers, who want to start reflecting on their teaching, or who want to confirm whether their way of reflection is adequate. I, as a language teacher, would like all language teachers in the classroom to read this book, recognize or re-recognize the importance of reflection, and start or continue to improve their teaching.' (IATEFL)
"Reflective Language Teaching is an excellent book for second language teachers and teacher educators and anyother readers who are interested in teacher reflection and improving language teaching practice. Indeed, it should berequired reading for all in-service professional development programmes for second language teachers." (System)
"Although the subtitle of the book is 'From research to practice', the focus is firmly on practice, and the heart of the volume resides in the rich array of case studies and scenarios as well as the reflection points that punctuate each chapter. This is a book for practitioners: teachers and teacher educators—a 'how to' volume." (Applied Linguistics)
'Reflective language teaching is a comprehensive guide for teachers and teacher educators interested in the role of reflection in second language education... Farrell translates research into practice into this easy to follow, step-by-step instructional book.'
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Language In Society)
'Farrell takes readers on a grand tour of the why and how of reflection by second language teachers. Read this enthusiastic book for your own personal and professional development and to become a better colleague for your fellow teachers. But, most of all, read it so that you can inspire your students by becoming a model of a person with a life-long thirst for learning who takes well thought-out steps to slake that thirst.’
Dr George M Jacobs, JF New Paradigm Education, Singapore
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Reflective Language Practice is a very user-friendly, “state-of-the-art” text for any teacher considering embarking on self-initiated professional development, either alone or in collaboration with peers. In updating and organizing current thinking, the author has produced an excellent primer for less-experienced teachers. If teachers with experience in reflection are looking for reinvigoration, they, too, may find it here, and as such it is an excellent addition to the field.”
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JALT Journal, November 2009