Teacher Professional Knowledge and Development for Reflective and Inclusive Practices

This book brings together the practice of reflective teaching and the knowledge of inclusive practices in the context of teacher education and continuing professional development. It is a call to leverage reflective teaching for inclusive practices. It provides an overview of what constitutes reflective practice in the 21st century and how teachers can become reflective practitioners. It also deals with teachers knowledge development in order to create inclusive teaching and learning environments. It highlights the need for a responsive teaching climate, intercultural competency, pedagogical change and professional literacy.