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Teachers reflect on their practice.Teachers reflect on their practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUvYfRl_c

So where did we get the additional knowledge not learned in college that we use everyday to meet the

needs of our students?

What instructional knowledge did we not learn in college?

Looking at your categories, what role has reflection played in gaining and applying the knowledge we did

not receive from college?

Reflection Defined

• Reflection to practice – Thinking that occurs prior to the event, deliberate and strategic planning

• Reflection in practice – Thinking on your feet during the event, midcourse correction

• Reflection on practice – Thinking that happens after the event, why you did what you did and what impact did it have

Standard Five: Teachers reflect on their practice.

• Elements:a. Teachers analyze student learning.b. Teachers link professional growth to their

professional goals.c. Teachers function effectively in a complex,

dynamic environment.

21st Century Teacher Skills Tied to the Standard

• Critical Thinking • Problem Solving• Communication • Collaboration• Flexibility • Adaptability

• Initiative • Self-Direction• Productivity • Accountability• Leadership • Responsibility

Vision of 21st Century Schools

To succeed in the 21st century, all students require a solid foundation in core academic subject mastery. In addition, all students must gain the cognitive and social skills that enable them to deal with the complex problems of our age.

~Partnership for 21st Century Skills

How are you helping students become…

Critical thinkers?Problem solvers?

Good communicators?Good collaborators?

Information and technology literate?Flexible and adaptable?Innovative and creative?

Globally competent?Financially literate?

Some Forms of Reflective Practice

• Reflective journaling• Reflective dialogue with peers or

administrators• Coaching• Professional Learning Communities• Video taping your own lesson

Data Analysis Informs

Professional Practice

Professional Growth and

Professional Goals

The Key to Functioning in a complex dynamic environment…

“I think there is a big and significant difference between being a leader and being a manager-leaders lead from the heart. You have to be analytical and flexible. Flexibility is one of the key ingredients to being successful. If you feel like it's difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.”

~Andrea Jung Source: Andrea Jung: Asian American Wonder Women:

http://www.goldsea.com/WW/Jungandrea/jungandrea.html

Standard FiveStandard Five

Teachers reflect on their practice.Teachers reflect on their practice.