Research on Reflective Practice in TESOL, by Thomas S. C. Farrell

Abstract

Research on Reflective Practice in TESOL, by Thomas S. C. Farrell (2018), is a very comprehensive book and includes nine chapters focusing on 138 research studies on reflective practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The book could be used as a well-organised guide for those who are interested in finding out more about research studies that have been conducted on teacher reflective practice over the past decade. Looking at the structural side of the book, it can be said that the chapters are easy to scan through because each one includes an introduction, which summarises what the chapter entails, and a conclusion, which summarises the content of the chapter. Thus, the reader can easily navigate through the book. In terms of its content, both preservice and in-service teachers as well as teacher trainers can benefit equally from the book if they would like to learn more about the empirical body of literature written on the realm of reflective practice. The reflective questions provided for each section in each chapter would especially be invaluable for practitioners, as these questions would help them reflect in a more systematic and detailed way.