Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

This guide covers what reflective practice is, how teachers use it to improve, and how critical thinking sits inside every step of the process. It is built for trainee teachers, working professionals, and B.Ed. students who want a working knowledge of the field rather than a passing one.

What This Guide Teaches

• Define reflective practice and recognise it in your own work.
• Compare the major models, from Dewey and Schon to Gibbs, Johns, and Boud.
• Use critical thinking moves like questioning, reframing, and analysing assumptions.
• Write reflectively for journals, portfolios, and professional development plans.
• Plan action, work in teams, supervise others, and do small-scale research on your own practice.

The Learning Path