Reflective practioner, I think so. This week Danielle and I have continued the implementation of our unit. We have been amazing reflective practioners, instantly realizing when students need something different, when they need more. All of our students have thoroughly enjoyed the excavations, but what are they getting out of it? Other than some awesome experiences and opportunities to develop and strengthen their science identities, they haven’t learned much content. So, in the midst of the chaos, we reflected and changed what was needed. We have decided to add an entire week to our unit, allowing students two days to make connections to the digs instead of one. Now, for the remaining two geological Eras, students will dig for one day, reflect, learn about the Era and then make connections one day and on the last day, continue to make connections and answer prompted questions in order to create authentic blog posts.
So with interviews and job applications in the near future, I’ve got plenty to say when asked, “How are you a reflective practioner?”
Anywho, here are some pictures of the fun we’ve had this week!!!
I have found myself doing this a lot lately too! In my case is wasn’t so much adding or deleting content teaching but HOW to teach it so that the kids actually learn it! I find myself planning and planning ahead for the innovative unit but I am realizing that not matter how much you plan, you never know exactly what will work or exactly what the kids will need until they are right in front of you! This reflective work throughout a lesson, and after a lesson before the next day, is soooo important! Go you!
Lisa,
It sounds like you did exactly what a great teacher should do….reflect!!! Excellent work. I hope that with the modification you made, you see the results you expect and much more!
Lisa B.