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Here are three versions of the introduction for my work in progress - Reflectively Recharge Your Teaching.

Here are three versions of the introduction for my work in progress - Reflectively Recharge Your Teaching. If you have the inclination, I'd love to know which one seems to introduce the ebook clearly? Which ones makes you want to keep reading?

Homework #1 Should it be done?

Homework #1 Should it be done? My project has the working title of "Reflectively Reenergize Your Teaching" •Who would read/use my material? Teachers who want to develop skills in reflective practice and self care. They might be in a bit of a rut in their teaching practice and recognize that the answer isn’t to find a new activity or game to use in class. They might also be frustrated because the term “reflective practice” is thrown out as something that’s universally understood to be important and necessary, but nobody really describes what it involves. •Why? What would they gain from it? They would gain ways to develop the reflective attitudes that can strengthen their teaching practice. •What are they currently using or reading instead? There are some books on reflective practice or professional development in the language teaching field. (The Developing Teacher, by Duncan Foord; Pursuing Professional Development by Bailey, Curtis & Nunan; Thomas Farrell has several bo...