Reflection
Reflection
causes teachers to act deliberately and not haphazardly. Instruction should be
well planned and tailored to the students learning styles in the class (Dewey, 1933). A key feature of a PLC is that teachers start with the assessment tool, then formulate instruction
based on how and what students are to learn to succeed, then the curriculum is
designed.
Reflections allow me to share how I feel and what I think about a specific subject or idea. My reflections also causes me as an educator to exam and filter the way I think, plan and deliver instruction to find the best practices and strategies to teach my students with varying special needs and learning styles. Reflections also allow me to identify my weaknesses and strengths as an educator to see what works and make the necessary adjustments. Based on my experiences, I would have develop new ideas that I can implement in the classroom to help improve the teaching/ learning process. Reflection is intentional and some type of positive change will take place both in my personal and professional life.
ReplyDeleteI concur, intentional reflection is a great attribute of an effective teacher. It causes a teacher to focus on strengths and areas which need improvement. As a result, like you mentioned, this type of reflection will aid in professional and personal development as your goal is to continually improve. A teacher's continuous improvement can benefit their students, colleagues and profession.
DeleteI am in total agreement with my colleagues on the effectiveness of 'reflections'. As an individual and a teacher, it is imperative that intentional reflections are done. This practice can yield great benefits. It allows for better planning on the teacher's part and can act as a guiding tool to assist teachers in their overall development and growth.
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