Reflections on each of your experiences. Reflections allow you to analyze the Internship activity.
The act of reflection is influenced by constructivist theory. In essence, it is a way of thinking that allows you to make adjustments to your beliefs or concepts, to learn from your or other’s mistakes, to recognize progress you think you have made, and/or to identify needed changes in attitude, disposition, decision-making, actions, or behaviors.
Reflections must consist of statements regarding:
Knowledge you gained from the activity and what Standard/Indicator were associated with the activity.
How the activity helped you master the Standard/Indicator.
Reflections may consist of statements regarding:
Insights into the patterns of interactions of the participants,
Group processes including: who had power, authority, or influence, who was participating and who was not, who was not included,
How did you or another leader draw the silent teachers out, was there confrontation, conflict, consensus, agreement, hurt feelings, etc.
Notations addressing the affective or feeling tone evident,
Concerns you noticed,
Questions you have that you should research or about which you can seek expert advice from your campus-based site mentor or your professor, and
Issues that puzzle you.
ISTE Standards/Indicators (Williamson & Redish, 2009)
(TF-II.C) Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
(TF-III.A) Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
(TF-V.C) Apply technology to increase productivity.
(TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
(TF-VI.E) Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
(TF-VII.A) Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction.
(TF-VIII.A) Identify and apply educational and technology related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of computers and technology in education.
(TF-VIII.E) Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors.
References
Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every k-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.