Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher by Stephen D. Brookfield is a landmark guide that offers practical insights for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices through self-critique and continuous improvement. This fully revised second edition, published in February 2017, provides new chapters on critical reflection in the context of social media, teaching race and racism, leadership in a critically reflective key, and team teaching as critical reflection. All chapters have been thoroughly updated to align with contemporary classroom dynamics, whether online or face-to-face, in large lecture formats or small groups.

Brookfield’s expert guidance encourages readers to uncover and assess their assumptions about practice by viewing them through the lens of students’ perspectives, colleagues’ perceptions, relevant theory and research, and personal experience. Key themes include:

• Aligning teaching with desired student outcomes
• Seeing your practice from new perspectives
• Engaging learners via multiple teaching formats
• Understanding and managing classroom power dynamics
• Modeling critical thinking for students
• Managing the complex rhythms of diverse classrooms

Through this journey, teachers can deepen their commitment to constructive self-critique and become more effective in fostering a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and engagement.