Suzie Boss’ piece on reflection strategies really got me thinking about how often I reflect and how often I have my students reflect on the work that they are doing. As a teacher, I generally find myself reflecting on my work as I begin to write new lesson plans and then again when I assess student learning at the end of a unit. In between, I often reflect briefly, but I never document those thoughts. However, I wonder if I use some of the tools Boss suggests? Will I be able to better process my learning as a teacher?
I am aware that reflecting for students is crucial, yet I am also starting to realize that there are so many more ways to reflect on a topic than just filling out an assessment worksheet or writing in a journal. I really enjoyed the example of “video confessionals” and think that giving students an opportunity to truly speak their mind without the worry of how to properly write down their ideas is a powerful tool. Even implementing the use of typed reflections or blogs may help eliminate some of the stress that written reflections can often bring to students. I am excited to see how the addition of consistent reflection can enhance student learning.
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