4a: Reflecting on Teaching

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. By considering these elements in light of the impact they had on student learning, teachers can determine where to focus their efforts in making revisions and choose which aspects of the instruction they will continue in future lessons. Teachers may reflect on their practice through collegial conversations, journal writing, examining student work, conversations with students, or simply thinking about their teaching. Reflecting with accuracy and specificity, as well as being able to use in future teaching what has been learned, is an acquired skill; mentors, coaches, and supervisors can help teachers acquire and develop the skill of reflecting on teaching through supportive and deep questioning. Over time, this way of thinking both reflectively and selfcritically and of analyzing instruction through the lens of student learning—whether excellent, adequate, or inadequate—becomes a habit of mind, leading to improvement in teaching and learning. 

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 4a-1

This week working on my IPLP was harder than expected, I was busy studying and taking my test so that took away from my IPLP more than I want to admit, but I found a book that I want to read and we were talking about it in class and it what to expect the first year by Tood Whitaker.

 This week I am reflecting on a lesson that I am making. 

Since the end of the year is coming to an end I have a little freedom to teach a science lesson. this science Lesson is going to be my summitiavite lesson observed by my mentor teacher. 

As well as going to have a per-assessment and after-assessment with it. I created the whole thing from scratch and thinking about doing it for my unit plan. I am proud of the work I put in finding the objective and standard to go along with it and pushing myself to look outside of the box. Usually, you don't teach first graders about outer space or planets but I chose to do that.

 Wish me luck and we will see how it goes this week.

By using my IPLP (Individual Professional Learning Plan) reflection, I can demonstrate an accurate and thoughtful assessment of my effectiveness as a teacher, which aligns with Component 4a: Reflecting on Teaching in the Danielson Framework. This reflective practice helps me identify strengths and areas for growth in my instruction, allowing me to make insightful adjustments to better support student learning and progress. Through my IPLP reflection, I exhibit the ability to critically analyze and evaluate my teaching practices, lesson effectiveness, and student performance data, exemplifying the qualities outlined in Component 4a. This self-reflection process contributes to my professional growth and development as a teacher, informing my ongoing efforts to refine and enhance my pedagogical approaches, ultimately benefiting my students' academic success.