Dr Stephen Brookfield

Dr Stephen Brookfield is an English educationalist, at the School of Education, University of St Thomas, Minneapolis. In ‘Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher‘ he takes a wider view of critical reflection. Within his ‘lens’ theory, he suggests we reflect on our practice [work/life experiences] through other lenses, not only from our own perspective but from multiple perspectives; and including reflecting on theory. For example; seeing another person’s point of view (colleagues, manager, customer) and reflecting through the lens of theory (books, internet, TV, training and development). This can enable us to find a more objective and less subjective picture of ourselves.