Advice for Future Student Teachers about Reflecting

Critical reflection is the key to developing as a professional. The Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching is the new evaluation tool for teachers, and it requires teachers to constantly reflect. The framework is a growth model, as teachers will develop as a professional as they reflect on their teaching. It is important to take feedback from your supervisor and reflect on it. It can be tough to receive feedback when you think that a lesson went really well. However, I am trying to remember that feedback is a good thing! It is a hard pill to swallow, as most teachers want to do everything right. Feedback does not mean that you made a mistake; it just means that you can improve your teaching. Try to get as much feedback as possible from your supervisor and cooperating teacher so you can create thorough reflections on your teaching. These reflections will help you grow as a teacher, and there is always room for more growth.