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The Importance Of Reflection

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My current understanding of reflection is that it is taking time to review and think about something you have done. During this reflection time, you may consider what you did successfully, what you could have improved, or you may use the reflection time to revise a plan. As a teacher, I often engage in reflection of my teaching practices and lessons. After a lesson I may jot down notes of what worked and what did not, or write down new ideas that I want to include next time. Another form of reflection that I use is discussions with colleagues. While reflecting with my grade level team, we share successes, challenges, and ideas for improvements. After reading the lecture on reflection my understanding of reflection was expanded, and I was able to identify strengths and weaknesses in my reflective practices. Although I was familiar with the importance of reflection in teaching, the lecture helped me to understand why reflection is important for all professionals. I learned that reflection is important in any profession where there are situations that arise that do not have one “right” solution. Teaching has many such …show more content…

However, I was also able to identify my weaknesses in reflection-on-action. Currently, I will write notes down directly on my lesson plans. I may write that a certain strategy worked well in helping students understand a concept, or I may write down what I added into my lesson last minute to make it more engaging. What is missing from my reflections though is a systematic approach and questioning why I did something, or how something came to be. In order for my reflections to be more meaningful, I need to find a formal systematic way to keep my notes on lessons. When engaging in discussions I usually address why I did something, but I want to ensure that I am doing this when reflecting independently as

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I found that as placement went on and I become a reflective practitioner, I could relate more to Larrivee (2009) advice on self-reflection, this allowed me to understand myself more as a learner, and enhance my ability to teach effectively and efficiently. When teaching the students how to write a factual recount on ‘The Three Little Pigs’, the IWB crashed and I was unable to get the book up. Through advancing and being able to self-reflect, I learnt the skill of slowing down my thinking process in order to become more aware of my surrounding and, to think of an alternative solution without panicking (Larrivee, 2009). Due to being able to think with a clear state of mind, I quickly thought of the idea to go and getting the book from the library.

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Reflection is a meaningful part of spiritual growth because it forces us to look at what we believe, why we believe what we do, and what we do with the new information we learn (Haack, 2015). In Joshua 1:8, meditating on God’s laws is profitable and successful. As we look at what we believe, it forces us to take inventory of our beliefs and values. Reflection into what I believed provided me with a list of beliefs and values, and I was able to confirm if my values lined up with my beliefs.

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Reflection journals also help students integrate their learning experiences into their own personal and professional goals. In my management course, I would strive to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that promotes active engagement and critical thinking. I believe that experiential learning methods such as group projects, case studies, and reflection journals provide valuable opportunities for students to apply management concepts and theories, develop practical skills, and reflect on their own learning experiences. By prioritizing these methods, I aim to foster a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to professional growth in my

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This is because by reflecting on each lesson, I can become aware of what was good and what was lacking and make corrections for the next lesson. Teachers need to implement effective and developmental programs for all learners and reflect on curriculum, teaching and learning principles, and assessment (Fullan, 1993). We need to constantly reflect on our teaching practices, accept challenges, and work to overcome them. I believe that reflection and revision can have a positive impact not only on the teacher but on the student as well. In Inquiry 7, Exploration and Questioning, I reflected on my April project on living creatures of the tidal flats (Appendix G).

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