Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index.

Research and theory -- Having a model of effective teaching -- Setting growth goals -- Engaging in focused practice -- Receiving focused feedback -- Observing and discussing teaching -- Compendium : strategies for reflective practice -- Appendix A: Answers to comprehension questions -- Appendix B: Teacher scales for reflective practice.

Becoming a Reflective Teacher demonstrates the importance of reflective practice--an essential component in developing expertise in teaching. Robert J. Marzano and his colleagues present research- and theory-based strategies that combine a model of effective instruction with goal setting, focused practice, focused feedback, and observations and discussions of teaching to improve the instructional practices of all K-12 educators. This book includes a detailed compendium of over 270 ready-to-use strategies organized under 41 elements of effective teaching, along with reproducible self-assessment scales for each element. Part of The Classroom Strategies Series, this clear, highly practical guide follows the series format, first summarizing key research and then translating it into recommendations for classroom practice.