The Power of Reflection
Per John Dewey,
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.”
If this statement is true, then it should follow that educators would allow time and space for students to reflect on their learning in the classroom. Sadly, the truth is that reflection is not only difficult, but also “gets overlooked as teachers rush to cover content in an already overcrowded curriculum” (Holly Clark, The Infused Classroom Blog).
Holly’s blog post Reflection Ideas for the Classroom provides some solid ideas on how to build systems of reflection into the classroom.
Awesome ideas for the classroom teacher; however, perhaps too daunting for my 30 minute, once-a-week library media class?
No, I believe these ideas may be integrated into library media instruction. For example, #5 Press Record can be addressed by using Flipgrid.
Need other ideas? Check out TeachThought’s 15 Reflection Strategies (i.e. Pair-Share!).
These resources not only expanded my understanding of the role of reflection in my students’ learning , but also reinforced my commitment to my own reflection via this digital portfolio. After all, what better way to engage in consistent reflection than through weekly blogging?
Focus on reflection this week! Give your learners real opportunities to make meaningful connections to what is being learned. #geniushour #edchat #education #teaching #educators #reflection pic.twitter.com/oAVdAblXQ4
— Andi McNair (@mcnairan3) November 25, 2018
Thank you for coming along on this reflection journey with me.