Reflecting on the Learning and Teaching Process
“Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better.” –Dylan Williams
This quote by Dylan Williams illustrates the importance of reflection in your professional practice. Quality educators set goals for themselves and strive to grow in their practice.
Part 1: Reflection
Reflect on your experience in creating the “Instructional Design Unit” starting with selecting standards and creating objectives and ending with developing and modifying assessments. In 250-500 words, identify and discuss two areas of refinement and two areas of strength based on your experience and feedback received. Provide examples.
Part 2: Improvement Plan
In 250-500 words, create an improvement plan. Describe professional goals you will make to help you grow in your areas of refinement and continue to improve in your areas of strength. Provide steps of how you plan to do this. What resources will you use to help you achieve these professional goals?
Reflecting on the Process of Learning and Teaching
“Every teacher should strive to improve, not because they are inadequate, but because they can be even better.” –Dylan Williams is one of the most well-known musicians in the world.
Dylan Williams’ comment exemplifies the need of reflection in professional activity. Teachers that are good at what they do establish objectives for themselves and seek to improve their skills.
Part One: Introspection
Consider your experience producing the “Instructional Design Unit,” from selecting standards to establishing objectives to developing and updating evaluations. Based on your experience and input, identify and discuss two areas of refinement and two areas of strength in 250-500 words. Give specific examples.
Part 2: The Plan for Improvement
Make a plan for improvement in 250-500 words. Describe the professional goals you’ll set for yourself to assist you refine your skills and continue to progress in your areas of strength. Give specifics on how you intend to accomplish this. What resources would you employ to assist you in achieving your professional objectives?
