Reflective Teaching Practices

Importance of Reflection

• Reflection is an important tool for teachers to analyze their teaching practices & improve.

Kinds of Reflective Practice

• Informal reflection: spontaneous, not written down.
• Formal reflection: written and structured, often using specific frameworks.

Make Footnotes About Your Daily Teaching

• Footnotes during class can be a useful tool for informal reflection.
• Jotting down ideas about student responses, observed behaviors, or areas for improvement.

Technology Can Be Great Reflection Tool

• Technology offers various tools for reflection.
• Examples include:
  • Online journals
  • Digital portfolios
  • Video recording teaching sessions

Cultivate Reflection and Turn it into a Habit

• Regularly reflecting on your teaching is crucial for continuous development.
• Reflection can be a valuable tool for improving classroom management, lesson delivery, and student engagement.

Types of Reflective Practice

• On Action: Reflecting while the teaching is happening.
• In Action: Reflecting during or immediately after the teaching.
• For Action: Reflecting on past practices to improve future ones.
• Critical Reflection: Analyzing teaching practices through a critical lens, considering biases, power dynamics, and social justice issues.

Benefits of Reflective Practice

• Improves teaching skills and student learning.
• Enhances self-awareness and understanding.
• Promotes professional growth and development.

Role of a Facilitator

• A facilitator's role is to guide learning and create a supportive environment.
• They do not simply provide answers but encourage active participation and critical thinking.
• Facilitators help students discover and build upon their existing knowledge.
• They foster a sense of community and collaboration.

Importance of a Facilitator in an Educational Setting

• Facilitators create a stimulating and engaging learning atmosphere.
• They encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Facilitators help students develop essential skills and knowledge for success in their academic journey and beyond.

Teaching Diverse Learners as a Facilitator

• Facilitators need to be sensitive to the diverse needs and learning styles of their students.
• Tailor their teaching methods and create an inclusive environment for all students.
• They support and accommodate individual differences to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.