As an educator I engage in a structured reflective practice in order to grow and improve as a teacher.
My reflective practice allows me to become more deeply aware of the small (and big) things I do each day while teaching, and lets me thinking critically about those actions with the hope of honing them more precisely.
For me this practice usually takes the form of writing (usually jotting down notes and thoughts) or talking with peers and mentors. I usually focus on unpacking issues or challenges that came up during the week or examining success and how they were successful. I also focus on my teaching techniques; how much I'm talking, where I am positioning my body during a lesson, how to change the energy of the class, how well am I utilizing think time for my students.
By taking a deeper look at these everyday actions I am able to work to improve my teaching each day.
My reflective practice allows me to become more deeply aware of the small (and big) things I do each day while teaching, and lets me thinking critically about those actions with the hope of honing them more precisely.
For me this practice usually takes the form of writing (usually jotting down notes and thoughts) or talking with peers and mentors. I usually focus on unpacking issues or challenges that came up during the week or examining success and how they were successful. I also focus on my teaching techniques; how much I'm talking, where I am positioning my body during a lesson, how to change the energy of the class, how well am I utilizing think time for my students.
By taking a deeper look at these everyday actions I am able to work to improve my teaching each day.