Text Reading and Reflections (English)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this book for the B.Ed Core Course: Text Reading and Reflections (TRR), also known in many universities as Reading and Reflecting on Texts (RRT). This is a compulsory 1st Semester paper introduced under the NCTE framework to help trainee teachers develop strong reading, interpretation, and reflective thinking skills.

The book teaches student-teachers how to engage with educational texts—such as academic articles, philosophical writings, curriculum documents, stories, policy papers, and theoretical essays—using analytical and reflective approaches. It helps readers understand not just what a text says, but also how to interpret deeper meanings, arguments, assumptions, and perspectives within the text.

This book aligns perfectly with the B.Ed RRT/TRR syllabus through topics like:

• Techniques of critical and reflective reading

• Understanding structure, tone, and purpose of texts

• Analysing educational and philosophical writings

• Developing academic writing and reflective notes

• Enhancing comprehension and interpretation skills

• Improving communication through reading and discussion

The book also emphasizes how reflective reading helps teachers understand educational ideas better, connect theory with practice, and become thoughtful educators capable of interpreting diverse teaching-learning materials.

This English edition is widely used in the following B.Ed courses:

• Text Reading and Reflections (TRR) – Core Paper

• Reading and Reflecting on Texts (RRT) – Foundation Course

• Courses related to academic reading, literacy, and communication

• Modules that focus on critical thinking and teacher reflection

Overall, this book provides an essential foundation for developing reflective, analytical, and academically strong teachers, making it a key text for the Text Reading and Reflections course in English medium.