Autoethnographic reflections from the classroom where the personal meets the professional Scott J. Threlfall, Jerome Carson, Geoff Baker, editors

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Threlfall, Scott J.

Contributor:

Threlfall, Scott J., editor.

Carson, J. (Jerome), editor.

Baker, Geoff, editor.

Series:

Occasional papers. Education series

Education Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational anthropology.

Ethnology.

Teachers--Social life and customs.

Teachers.

Teachers--Psychology.

Teaching--Social aspects.

Teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

illustration

Place of Publication:

Cham Palgrave Macmillan [2026]

Summary:

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. 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

Contents:

Chapter 1: Approach, themes and literature base

Chapter 2: From Academic Labourer to 'Self' employed Autoethnographer: bringing myself back into research

Chapter 3: Actual intelligence: There is nothing new under the sun

Chapter 4: Education, work and social change in post-industrial Britain: a critical autoethnography

Chapter 5: An autoethnographic account of leaving higher education: Critical wayfinding and reflections on transitions and values in academia

Chapter 6: Reflections on a Journey of Professional Learning and Leadership

Chapter 7: Navigating love, loss and leadership: A headteacher's journey

Chapter 8: The clinic is already in the classroom: Autoethnographic reflections on moving from clinical to academic psychology

Chapter 9: Assessing the Sustainability of Senior Leadership in UK Secondary Schools: A Tale of Contrasting Leadership

Chapter 10: Did I get lost or am I supposed to be here?

Chapter 11: 'My supervisor was hopeless:' Narratives, contrastive rhetoric and doctoral supervision

Chapter 12: A physician's journey of self-discovery and its impact for teaching clinical decision-making

Chapter 13: From 'Home and Away' to Higher Education: Learning beyond the Classroom

Chapter 14: The Golden Thread: Creative Teaching

Chapter 15: Navigating Masculinities to Cultivate Rapport

Chapter 16: What's your Story? Storytelling as a Reflective Tool in Teacher Education

Chapter 17: Learning to give feedback on student writing: An autoethnography

Chapter 18: From my world to the classroom: Personal insights shaping professional practice

Chapter 19: Conclusion and Last Note Reverie

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Other Format:

Print version :

Print version Threlfall, Scott J. Autoethnographic Reflections from the Classroom

ISBN:

9783032145499

303214549X

OCLC:

1593320774

Publisher Number:

CIPO000337791

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license