Autoethnographic Reflections from the Classroom : Where the Personal Meets the Professional

Jerome Carson

ISBN 10: 3032145481 / ISBN 13: 9783032145482

Published by Springer, 2026

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This edited book offers a compelling exploration of the personal and professional lives of educators through four thematic arcs. Using autoethnography, contributors share intimate narratives that reveal how emotion, experience and context shape educational practice. Part 1: Transition and Change reflects on career shifts and adaptation within evolving educational landscapes. Part 2: Leadership and Mentorship explores the emotional and strategic dimensions of guiding others through complex institutional roles. Part 3: Professional Identity and Growth examines how educators redefine themselves through experience, supervision and creative practice. Part 4: Reflective Practice highlights the transformative power of storytelling, feedback and relational engagement in shaping teaching and learning. The book s broad scope and interdisciplinary appeal offer insights into resilience, mentorship, identity and growth, making it a valuable resource for educators, students and researchers seeking to understand the human dimensions of teaching, learning and leadership.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autoethnographic Reflections from the Classroom : Where the Personal Meets the Professional
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3032145481
• ISBN 13: 9783032145482
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 23D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 531 grams

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Synopsis

This edited book offers a compelling exploration of the personal and professional lives of educators through four thematic arcs. Using autoethnography, contributors share intimate narratives that reveal how emotion, experience and context shape educational practice. Part 1: Transition and Change reflects on career shifts and adaptation within evolving educational landscapes. Part 2: Leadership and Mentorship explores the emotional and strategic dimensions of guiding others through complex institutional roles. Part 3: Professional Identity and Growth examines how educators redefine themselves through experience, supervision and creative practice. Part 4: Reflective Practice highlights the transformative power of storytelling, feedback and relational engagement in shaping teaching and learning. The book’s broad scope and interdisciplinary appeal offer insights into resilience, mentorship, identity and growth, making it a valuable resource for educators, students and researchers seeking to understand the human dimensions of teaching, learning and leadership.

About the Author

Scott J. Threlfall is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Greater Manchester, UK. An international keynote speaker, he brings interdisciplinary expertise across sport, teaching and learning, education and teacher training. His research focuses on reflective practice, teacher noticing, autoethnography and pedagogical innovation in education.

Jerome Carson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Greater Manchester, UK. Jerome has over 300 scientific publications. He was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his research by the university. He worked in the National Health Service as a clinical psychologist for 27 years.

Geoff Baker is CEO of the True Learning Partnership, Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Greater Manchester, and Honorary Visiting Professor of Education at Liverpool Hope University, UK. A distinguished educator and historian, he has authored or edited ten books and published extensively across both fields.