How Do You Become A Reflective Teacher?
How often, as teachers, we say to our students: “What were you thinking?” “Think before you speak.” “Pay attention to what you’re doing.” These are concerns that should be uppermost in our minds to govern our behavior, not just that of our students. Good teachers, no matter how much they have to do, become good by reflecting on their words, actions and results. To learn the process of becoming a reflective teacher, follow the steps below. You’ll see results as you practice being reflective–and some of them will be a happy surprise. Remember what you tell your students: learning is a process, not a product. Becoming a Reflective Teacher Step 1 Make time in your schedule to be actively reflective. This critical task is the hardest to begin and sustain. Ask any teacher what they need most, and the first answer is time. You will need determination and creativity to schedule time for reflection; but just as muscles don’t grow without exercise, neither does the mind’s ability to reflect. Be
