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Standard 9

Evidence 1: Journal Reflection from EDT 672



Rationale: This is a reflection of my progress in creating an online course for EDT 672. In the reflection I evaluated how my course was coming along and I reflected on the differences in planning for an online course versus planning for a traditional course. I consider myself a reflective practitioner and am constantly thinking about what I could do differently to improve a lesson, or what I need to do to make a specific student understand a concept better. This is just one example of how I reflect. I am lucky enough to work with a teaching partner who is also very reflective. On a daily basis we pop in each other's rooms to discuss how lessons went and what could be done to improve student learning. I have no doubt that my reflective nature has had an impact on student learning. I can think of several occasions where I have taught a lesson and was not satisfied with the outcome, so I rethought how I presented the material, and retaught it the next day. This journal entry is a perfect example of my reflective thinking as I evaluate what I have done and think about what to do next.

KSD 9.K.1 The teacher understands methods of inquiry that provide him/her with a variety of self-assessment and problem-solving strategies for reflecting on his/her practice, its influences on students’ growth and learning, and the complex interactions between them.

//This piece of evidence shows that I am constantly reflecting on my practices and that I understand the impact this reflection can have on student growth.//

//9.S.4 The teacher draws upon professional// //colleagues within the school and other// //professional areas as supports for reflection,// //problem-solving and new ideas, actively sharing// //experiences and seeking and giving feedback.//

//I discuss reflecting with colleagues in the rationale of this piece of evidence. I can not begin count the many times that discussing my practices with other has led to improved teaching, and improved student learning.//

//9.D.2//

//The teacher is committed to reflection,// //assessment, and learning as an ongoing process.//

//This journal entry is evidence of my willingness to reflect on my practices. I don't always write journal entries to reflect on my teaching, but I am constantly thinking about what could be done to improve a lesson.//