Why is it important to reflect on your teaching?
Teacher reflection is important because it’s a process that helps teachers to collect, record, and analyse everything that happened in the lesson. This kind of self-awareness is a powerful ally for a teacher, especially when so much of what and how they teach can change in the moment.
What is reflection in teaching and learning?
Reflective teaching involves examining one’s underlying beliefs about teaching and learning and one’s alignment with actual classroom practice before, during and after a course is taught. When teaching reflectively, instructors think critically about their teaching and look for evidence of effective teaching.
What does reflection mean in teaching?
Reflective teaching means looking at what you do in the classroom, thinking about why you do it, and thinking about if it works – a process of self-observation and self-evaluation. Reflective teaching is therefore a means of professional development which begins in our classroom.
How do teachers reflect on their teaching?
Exemplary teachers reflect with specificity. They spend time reflecting on things that both went well, and things that went wrong. When reflecting to fix something, they search for specific strategies, approaches, materials, or people that can support them in making positive adjustments.
What are the benefits of reflective teaching?
The primary benefit of reflective practice for teachers is a deeper understanding of their own teaching style and ultimately, greater effectiveness as a teacher.
Why is teacher reflection important?
Teachers deal with people every day, which makes for an unpredictable day. Reflection is a useful method for a teacher to evaluate the day’s events and decisions; it also helps prepare a teacher for the unpredictable events to come.
What is a critically reflective teacher?
Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher is the landmark guide to critical reflection, providing expert insight and practical tools to facilitate a journey of constructive self-critique.