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The Power of Praxis: Critical Thinking and Reflection in Teacher Development

The Power of Praxis: Critical Thinking and Reflection in Teacher Development

Sandra L. Guzman Foster, Stephen J. Fleenor
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781522578291|ISBN10: 1522578293|EISBN13: 9781522578307
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7829-1.ch006
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Foster, Sandra L. Guzman, and Stephen J. Fleenor. "The Power of Praxis: Critical Thinking and Reflection in Teacher Development." Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking and Teacher Education Pedagogy, edited by Sandra P.A. Robinson and Verna Knight, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 91-106. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7829-1.ch006

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Foster, S. L. & Fleenor, S. J. (2019). The Power of Praxis: Critical Thinking and Reflection in Teacher Development. In S. Robinson & V. Knight (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking and Teacher Education Pedagogy (pp. 91-106). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7829-1.ch006

Chicago

Foster, Sandra L. Guzman, and Stephen J. Fleenor. "The Power of Praxis: Critical Thinking and Reflection in Teacher Development." In Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking and Teacher Education Pedagogy, edited by Sandra P.A. Robinson and Verna Knight, 91-106. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7829-1.ch006

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the concept of infusing critical thinking and reflection as part of professional development for teachers, as well as provides recommendations for schools to promote critical thinking and reflection as part of teachers' daily practice. Constructs, such as problem posing and dialogue, are introduced to provide examples of promising practices to consider implementing as a means to enhance critical thinking and reflection amongst teachers when participating in professional development. Additionally, professional learning communities and self-directed professional development are introduced as spaces for teachers to practice these constructs to transform their praxis. Providing opportunities for critical thinking and reflection is one of many steps schools and districts must take, to bring about the positive change required for future success of the education system.

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