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Reflective Practice Learning - Tools to become a better teacher [wnQqMJYaHP]

The following materials highlight some of the different reflective practices. These practices we apply to ourselves. In doing so we seek to examine and deepen our knowledge and capabilities, of our selves and to improve our teaching abilities.
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Philip Lacey Philip Lacey

Overview

Reflective practice is a method where teachers examine their own teaching experiences, decisions, and outcomes to identify strengths and areas for improvement. By regularly thinking critically about what works in the classroom and why, educators can develop better teaching strategies and deepen their understanding of how students learn.

Key Points

  • Reflective practice involves deliberately examining your own teaching methods, student interactions, and classroom outcomes
  • Teachers use reflection to identify what teaching strategies are effective and which ones need adjustment
  • Regular self-examination helps educators develop greater self-awareness and professional growth
  • Reflective tools such as journals, peer feedback, and video analysis can support the reflection process
  • Improved teaching abilities lead to better student learning outcomes and more confident educators

Why This Matters

Teachers who engage in reflective practice continuously improve their effectiveness in the classroom, which directly benefits student learning and achievement. This approach helps educators adapt to diverse student needs and stay engaged with their profession throughout their careers.

Suggested Next Steps

  • Classroom observation and feedback techniques
  • Professional development and teacher collaboration
  • Student assessment and learning outcomes analysis

Sources

  • Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development by Gillie Bolton
  • The Reflective Practitioner by Donald Schön
Author Stephen Brookfield on Critical Thinking in Academia
Author Stephen Brookfield on critical thinking
Reflective practice is the ability to reflect on one's actions so as to engage in a process of continuous …
1970 - Borton's - Reflecting on a Personal Experience
Using the What, So What, Now What Model
Borton's development framework is a fairly straightforward and easy to implement reflective framework. Th …
1975 - Kolb's Refelctive Cycle
Kolb's Reflective Cycle in 3 minutes: Do, Think, Conclude, Adapt.
Kolb's experiential learning style theory is typically represented by a four-stage learning cycle in whic …
1978 - Schön's Reflective Practice
There are three main types of Reflective Practice. 1. Knowing in Action. Behaving based on experience. Tacit …
On Jan 7, 2014, Thomas Stern and others published. What Is Good Action Research? Within this is reference to …
1988 - Gibbs' Reflective Cycle Explained
In this video, we'll explain the theory behind Gibbs' Reflective Cycle and look at a detailed exampl …
Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Conclusions, Action.
Johns model is based on five cue questions which enable you to break down your experience and reflect on the …
1998 - John’s Model of Reflection
The ‘John’s model of Reflection’ includes five stages: Description, Reflection, Influences, Evaluation, …
1998 - Brookfield - Four Lenses on becoming a Critically Reflective teacher
Brookfield's Four Lenses for becoming a Critically Reflective teacher.
The goal of the critically reflective teacher is to gain increasing awareness about one’s own teaching and e …
Share best practices and emerging scholarship in teaching and learning. Strengthen a unit-wide culture of con …
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