Entrance Slip (September 12), Reflective teaching

On Becoming a Reflective Teacher

As a future teacher I believe it is important to be reflective. To do action, and then reflect on the intent and the consequence of our actions helps us understand the classroom dynamics and how every classroom will be different. Not only me, but students too need to be reflective about their day to day lives since change can happen quickly and quietly. To be able to catch our own biases, prejudices, and being aware of what we take for granted are life lessons outside of classrooms that can better prepare students for life. It is difficult to teach what we do not do, so the process of learning how to ask ourselves the right questions when reflect can help us address something we may have lost and taken for granted. 

Though it was written at a different time, I believe it still applies and if anything the expectation for teachers have become greater. Living in Canada and addressing the many cultures creates a complex environment that strives to be a fair learning environment for all students. To want to see a classroom full of students improve and harness their maximum potential is what, I believe, "Wholeheartedness" the article speaks about. 

The article did help me think deeper on how to approach the practicum aspect. I believe each teacher will foster curiosity differently due to classroom size, learning abilities, and level of knowledge. I agree with the article as it states that teachers who have taught for a long time have a routine, and with routine there are things taken for grated. As a TC, I believe I must look for how teachers look for opportunities for boosting curiosity in the classroom, and what do they do on a daily basis to provide a learning environment that is engaging. What are successful teachers doing "subconsciously", and what are they doing "consciously".