This week I read about being a reflective teacher. Of course, this is one of the most important qualities that a teacher can possess in order to engage in professional growth and instruct effectively. Though it may seem tedious and as if it is not as important as the million other tasks a teacher may have, it is important to remember that time should be made for it. Feedback from students is one of the most valuable ways to reflect and make changes. In my classroom, I often do this via show of hands, informal conversations or exit tickets. My courses encourage me to do written reflections, as well as to record myself when I deliver lessons. This is vital as it is virtually impossible for teachers to remember every detail that they thought of while teaching a lesson. This links to our blog which was only mentioned in the articles. After watching my videos, the true learning occurs when I begin to compose my thoughts. This is when I learn what went well, what did not, and what I would do different in the future.
This reflective blogging ties in the 30 questions article, where one asks themselves higher order questions, and questions that makes one truly think deeply about the lesson or method used, and if it was successful. This article gave me great ideas and questions to ask myself in the future, as it is a way of truly digging deep. I enjoyed learning about the "thinking lens" and I definitely think it is something that I would use when I am in service teacher. In order to be more reflective, I should :
This reflective blogging ties in the 30 questions article, where one asks themselves higher order questions, and questions that makes one truly think deeply about the lesson or method used, and if it was successful. This article gave me great ideas and questions to ask myself in the future, as it is a way of truly digging deep. I enjoyed learning about the "thinking lens" and I definitely think it is something that I would use when I am in service teacher. In order to be more reflective, I should :
- Know myself
- Find the details that are meaningful to me
- Seek my students' perspective and feedback
- Examine the environment (all aspects of it)
- Explore multiple points of view
- Be open to possibilities