Examples of reflective teaching include keeping a journal, gathering feedback from students and colleagues, and recording a class. How has my self-reflection and assessment on Domains 1-4 informed this goal? Domain 4A: Reflects on Teaching. Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Reflecting on teaching encompasses the teacher's thinking that follows any instructional event, an analysis of the many decisions made in both the planning and the implementation of a lesson. ), because what were really talking about here isnt proficiency on a rubric. By reflecting and making revisions teachers can find better methods for teaching their students. Overall, deep reflection leads to better teaching and learning. In fact, the leader of the professional development day is likely to bake reflectiveness into the event. The longer a teacher continues to write reflections, writing reflections with accuracy will be key. Possible Artifacts for Domain 4:ProfessionalismIn regards to Domain 4, principals should look at documents that support the six elements. If you really want to knock it out of the park, enter and submit your reflectionsBEFOREreceiving feedback from the observer! Participating in a professional community, 4e: Growing and developing professionally. endobj
HTmK@^\7'(5iMf6mMHfvw^yvgCggEUO#LEU-^2*_p9$0{8X "fh{0Tb Well, 4b has much in common with Domains 2 & 3 (as does 4c, which we will talk about next). Criterion #2 - Demonstrating effective teaching practices Component 4a Reflecting on Teaching Possible Indicators Possible Examples (proficient) o Accurate reflection on a lesson o Citations of adjustments to practice, drawing on a repertoire of strategies o The teacher says: " I wasn't pleased with the level of engagement Have them write on one side something they liked about the lesson and on the other something they didnt like. 1 0 obj
As practice for creating satire, students played with parody in The New York Odyssey, drew their own editorial cartoons based on news articles they found, wrote song parodies that satirized an aspect of modern culture, and watched video clips of satirical news shows. In 2012, I was selected to present at an international Symposium on Mythology in Santa Barbara, California about the work I have done with my enriched students over the years, particularly the long-term short story project that we do annually, which culminates in the publication of an anthology. For the 2012 - 2013 school year, I will improve writing instruction in my science classroom by . While PED. As you read through each bullet below, take a moment to reflect and see whatyourlevel of participation is at this point in time. When writing a reflection, it is important to think about what worked and what did not work in the lesson. Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. The Forming Evidence Based Claims worksheet is actually a version of See/Think/Wonder, while the Organizing Evidence Based Claims worksheet asks kids to create a thesis statement with two signposts (something Id already taught them earlier in the year). Originally developed in 1996, the Danielson Framework has evolved to reflect new learning and important shifts in education. These events made me think about what I was doing and the bigger picture and made me redouble my efforts to be an excellent teacher. Domain 3: Diversity of Learners 4. This grant allowed me to spend, approximately, $300 on books that we could use for book studies. For online lessons, Ive put a thermometer up on the screen and asked students to draw on the thermometer how confident that are (line at the top means very confident, line at the bottom means not confident at all). (LogOut/ Reflection brings lived experience to the surface and works to resolve seeming contradictions among diverse lived experiences and between lived experience and more abstract theories. Reflection in occurs during the lesson. The teacher offers general modifications for future instruction. End-of-Year Conference (Domain 4 Aspect) This EOY Conference provides an opportunity for the appraiser and the teacher to summarize the year, to collect information that will provide evidence to score Domain 4 of the T- TESS Rubric, and to discuss next year's goal(s) and professional development plan. x]mOH)V*xl&" 9n,p`fzf|Yi =~M&B5(^l,]eEde1=o/*]{P|{u\ogW,>\~5 /r\_\,_>W'~DntU
++_=9W_A$EAb/,JE.C9*&JB|,j8}8$v2g!@xS E,]g0 I[|w1t`0x1K^$?N$$=S(cY6ftX;dE"IB@_@6A'E;Oro?TxT&&P?Y/e#NUsM+|:o=5I-+e`H:(ka&7=\|g _______________________________________________________________________, 4d. Afterwards, they should make revisions to the lesson where fit to increase the effectiveness of the material. Although this does tend to work better at the enriched level as opposed to the regents (because the enriched kids tend to be more focused and not quite as chatty about things non-related to the task at hand), I used cooperative groups throughout the year for all classes. You could, for example, choose to observe how well students responded to a new classroom intervention. This years project surrounded the creation of satirical stories after reading Gullers Travels by Jonathan Swift. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. What about taking it to the next level? Any student that is living below the line requires a returned form with parent signature. All information about the course is sent to the parents over the summer so that they are informed about what their child can expect. The reflection journal artifact is aligned to the following Danielson domain and component: Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 4a Reflecting on Teaching We begin with reflections on Pearson's ReadyGEN, the new NYC DOE Core Curriculum ELA program for grades K-5. Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities . This might get the kinesthetic learners re-engaged in the lesson and salvage it from its impending implosion. This ensures thatstudentsare contributing to what is being sent home. For example, as youre doing a question-and-answer session with your class, you might realize that the students are tuning out and getting bored. For example, one semester, I decided to implement a tech intervention (I let students use an educational app in class). Follow The Principal's Point of View on WordPress.com. The teacher makes no suggestions for improvement. As a result of my presentation, the Joseph Campbell Foundation has asked me to serve as one of the lead teachers on a committee that is creating an international database of lessons for use in the teaching of mythology. I often like to compare my evaluations from one to the next to see if there are changes in the student trend. There are examples of Visible Thinking exercises posted for your perusal. I have seen two parent conferences where we needed to speak to parents about, behavior. The 2-minute feedback concept is excellent for reflective practice. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-018-0125-y, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-019-09532-6. On the positive side, parents can see what a child is missing and encourage him/her to turn the work in, or if the child does poorly on a quiz, the parent can intervene with the child. I personally love podcasts because I find them easier to consume than books. Dont forget to participate by sharing your thoughts on 4d via email or social media! That said, lets forget about Danielsons FFT & 4e for a moment (WHAT?!?! ~ Platos Apology and Evidence-Based Claims. 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities. The domain encourages teachers to continue growth to best meet the needs of their students. The books that were purchased were free to me and they were funded by my family, friends, and strangers that felt that this grant was an effective use of their funds. Talk about being authentic & honestafter all, when a teachers reflections are exactly the same as the observers feedback, we always raise an eyebrow! If a parent does not respond to my email I follow with a phone call and log the call on Infinite Campus. Everyone is aware of that teacher whos had the same lesson plan since 2015. Studentsshould always cross-check any information on this site with their course teacher. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. 4a: Reflecting on teaching: Observation Reflection- In the Observation Cycle I have my post conference form that I used to reflect on my teaching. 7.3 Engage with the parents/ carers. Because I believe that all assignments are important and should be completed, I have given students incomplete grades on report cards until all work has been done. -KL From a third grade Special Education teacher: %
Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The culmination of that project was Forged Through Trials. Communicating with Families. Cite this Article in your Essay (APA Style), Privacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsDisclaimerAccessibility StatementVideo Transcripts. There is a wide range of books for teachers, from philosophical ones like Pedagogy of the Oppressed to very practical workbooks. This type of reflection allows teachers to see what works well in their classrooms and what needs improvement. For example, I remember several moments in my career where we had a guest speaker attend our PD day and gave an inspiring speech about the importance of teachers for student development. I send expectations, supplies lists, and a list of reading materials for the upcoming school year. Teacher provides examples of student work Optional . While PEDdoes not prescribe the articles of evidence in any of the domains, we do suggest a quality over quantityapproach. %PDF-1.5
After trying out the Plato module from Odell Education last year, I decided to try it again this year with some of my own modifications. Growing and developing professionally. Int J Technol Des Educ. Their completed book, Through the Telescope, features twelve stories. Unfitting, uncomfortable, unacademic: a sociological critique of interactive mobile phone apps in lectures. You can find these worksheets online through services like Teachers Pay Teachers. 5LPs4R?lc[3!YpRu#?|/^x>_f<>z_tG-LF. Instead of pausing at the end of your activities and reflecting upon what you did, Schon argues that good practitioners reflect in the moment and make tiny changes from moment-to-moment. The reflection questions are intended to guide reflection rather than be used as an evaluative tool, not for comparison or judgement. DOMAIN 4: PROFESSIONALISM Element NM Element 4A: Communicating with Families How well does the teacher engage families in the instructional program? The Regents/Consultant students did it with articles about migrant farm workers in the second quarter when we read Of Mice and Men. endobj
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This pre-test can help the teacher understand the general areas of weakness for their students, and acts as the basis for a pivot in their teaching practices. (10 Features & Stereotypes), What do Spanish People Look Like? Domain 4 "Reflecting on teaching encompasses the teacher's thinking after any instructional event, including planning, implementation, assessment, and follow-up to instruction. Reflection leads to teacher learning and in turn better practice. Our task was to rescue an immortal by taking the time to learn and tell the story of a student-created immortal who was on the brink of being forgotten forever in We Remember During the 2010-2011 school year, we read The Hobbit, and so students created quest tales that included a long journey. reflective teaching. 1 0 obj
Another way to establish a regular routine for communicating with families can be to send home a weekly reflection/goal setting form thatstudents & familiescan complete together! Similarly, you might make changes if you feel that there was a particular point in the lesson where there was a lull and you lost the students attention. General Reflective Teaching Statement. Because of the popularity of the television show Heroes at the time, we patterned our story after the television show by giving ordinary people super-powers and creating our own superhero tales in In The Footsteps In 2009-2010, we read Douglas Adams The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul in which humans created immortal characters/gods in their cultures and then later forgot about them. 1. certain situations. Measures of success will include student work products, observation, and student and teacher self-reflection. x]7ap%b;nS @\l|'n~+YQ
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A brief review of each of these domains will provide a road map of the skills and competencies new teachers need to develop. Domain 4 has six sub-domains that further explain the component. Reflection about the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) - My reflection about the - Studocu This is a reflection about the relevance of professional standards in the continued professional growth and improvement of teachers that is recognized in the Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home In summary, reflective practice incorporates reflection in, on and for action as well as a reflection within. Contents show Reflective Teaching Examples 1. Uploaded by api-377134183. :h5F$. %PDF-1.5
Domain 4: Portfolio Component 4a: Examples of students work!! color chart, notes to parents, etc.4B: Participating in a professional community Agenda and notes from grade-level/PLC/departmental meetings, evidence of participation in adjunct duties, notes from peer mentoring, student work that has been generated as a result of collaborative work, teachers reflection on participating in site or district collaborative events, etc.4C: Reflecting on teaching written reflection after teaching a lesson, amending lesson plans, teachers written response to observation feedback, post-observation conference notes, does teacher incorporate suggestions, etc.4D: Demonstrating professionalism teacher information system reports regarding teacher arrival on time, evidence of teacher supporting campus expectations, i.e.