Reflection

"Reflection is at the Heart of Practice"- How will reflection help you to become a master teacher? What gets in  your way of reflecting? What will you do to clear the barriers or get around them?

How will reflection help you to become a master teacher?

I feel that reflection will help me become a master teacher in several ways. One way that it will help me is by having me analyze my teaching. I think that by taking the time to analyze, not only what I am teaching but how I am teaching, will only make me more confident and aware of what I am doing. By taking a step back to reflect on my teaching,  I will hopefully be able to recognize areas where growth is needed. I will also be able to see where my strengths are.

What gets in your way of reflecting?'

There are several things that can get in the way of my reflecting. One of the bigger things is time. This can be a big issue as it seems like there is never enough time in day. Reflection is something that can take time. Another thing that could get in the way of my reflecting is not being bias. I think it is very critical to have an open mind and to be honest with yourself. I think at times this could be difficult. That last thing that could get in my way of reflecting would be having a process to follow. I am kind of a concrete person, so having a guideling to assist me with my reflection would be helpful.

What will you do to clear the barries or get aroung them?

In order to get around the issues that could get in my way of reflecting would be to make reflection a priority and to include it into my schedule. I think if I set aside time and incorporate it into my schedule, it will be easier to complete. I think just knowing that reflection will help you grow as a teacher, it will take the biassness out of the equation. A reflection isn't a 'judgement', it is a tool to help you improve. After reading this article, it gave a foundation of a process you can use to implement reflection. I liked the layout, so having a guideline will help.

I think that reflection can be a strong tool to help a person continue to grow. I think that by incorporating this into your practice, you will learn about yourself and have growth.