Articulating and connecting frameworks of reflective practice and leadership: perspectives from ‘fast track’ trainee teachers1

Abstract

This paper considers the relationship between reflection and leadership, and applies this within a DfES initiative for the training and education of new teachers in England. Drawing on familiar constructs around reflection and leadership, the paper probes the ‘fast track’ scheme within initial teacher training and education (ITT), the main purpose of which is to provide an ITT experience which develops education leaders for the future. It asserts that the core components of reflection and leadership are values and relationships.