- http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/reflective-teaching-exploring-our-own-classroom-practice
- http://www.ukcle.ac.uk/resources/reflection/teaching.html
to add to your understanding of reflective practice.
THEN, go to the class wiki under Saylor's Stuff
http://edrs698.wikispaces.com/Saylor%27s+Stuff
and under the discussion tab at the top, post a response to what you read then two replies to your peers posts. Do this before July 2nd.
I asked to become a member of the Wiki page, until then, I will post my thoughts here.
ReplyDeleteI looked at all of the articles, but I liked the first one the best. Some thing that stood out for me was the idea of reflective teaching being like professional development that begins in our classrooms. This seems obvious. All of the extra training and learning new techniques is pointless if we don't take the time to think about how our actions are impacting our students. The first place to develop is in the classroom.
The article recommended following four steps: Think, Talk, Read, and Ask. Think about how things are going, talk to others about it (including students), read information that might be related, and ask for input from others.
I thought this article summed up what we have been discussing in class.
I highly recommend watching the second video. There is a part two as well. It was shot as a spoof of Leave it to Beaver type television. It also, clearly outlined the steps for reflective teaching. It refered to it as the cycle of reflection. I only wish I was that creative.
Since I still can't seem to post on the discussion board under the Wiki, I will comment on Meg's post here.
ReplyDeleteI think Meg was absolutley correct when she talked about how important a mentor will be. This person not only can help guide us as new teachers, but also be someone to bounce ideas off of. Sometimes I think I have thought of everything when someone points out a missing step. A mentor will be crucial.
I also found my peers at Regis to be helpful. I have learned just as much from them as the text books. Creativity is best live.
Good job Meg.
Tiffany
I also asked to become a member, but it still won't let me do anything so I'll post here.
ReplyDeleteAs I read the article, Reflective Thinker and Professional Development (I think that was what it was called) from ERIC, I was amazed how much it mirrored everything we have done during our Regis education program. We have done all the development, reflection, and inquiry.
I watched the second movie, and Mr. Bubblemeyer's shirt does not fit. Also, Billy is keeping cigarettes in his shirt sleeve -- maybe that is why he got hit in the head with a book. :) Anyway, what I did appreciate about the corny movie was that it said in order to be effective as a reflective teacher one must inquire and professionally develope to grow as an educator. I just had an interview yesterday, and one of the things I was asked was where I want to be as a teacher in five years? I spoke about growing and learning more to be the best teacher I can be, because I will never know everything.
I love to journal which I feel is a big part of the reflective process and our student teaching for that matter. I gained a lot out of my journaling during student teaching, especially as I looked back at the end and had those "a-ha" moments. What I wish is that I was more disciplined in my journaling -- I like doing it so much, but I never find the time for it. In an ideal world, I would love to set aside ten minutes every day to journal even if it's just a Quickwrite. At least then I can go back in the future and reflect --- .
Has anyone seen the movie Chalk? I will post a link to a preview for it here. The clip is very funny, but watching the whole movie is sort of a waste of time. What I will give the movie is the reflections it has from the teachers in it -- kind of an Office or Parks and Recreation type of humor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u78xFQ9VDAM
Thanks for a great eight weeks. Hats off to you all!
Best,
Brenda Trupp
I agree with Tiffany. I can't wait to be part of an induction process.
ReplyDeleteWhat I am worried about it not getting a job this year, taking another class or two, subbing, and possibly forgetting a lot -- but, I will try and be positive. :) Hopefully, our future mentors also want to grow and are not those teachers which are stuck in that teaching rut.
-Brenda