Hi everyone! Hope you got to enjoy this lovely fall day! I'm Carrie, teacher on sabbatical currently working as a Tech Up Learning Specialist at @ScienceWorldTR! #bcedchat
Hi. Christine from Prince George, BC. Math educator. Assistant profession. I’m all about self reflection. Doing the @technolandy@gcouros Daily blog of learning. Reflecting on our experiences = learning. Assessment AS Learning. Hi @lizbellteacher!!! #BCEDCHAT
A1: Because of the age of my ss (gr.1/2) they love self reflecting by telling me and their friends what they think about things they are learning. It is a daily natural occurrence. #bcedchat
A1 I try to mix it up. I like having students reflect on what they learned each month as a sort-of blog/diary for their efolio; but I try not to do the same format too frequently. Daily journal killed my writing-reflection for a looooong time... #bcedchat
A1: Self reflection is a major part of the GDE in Inclusive Education. Our field studies (inquiry) is done through the lens of self study. @sfueducation#bcedchat
A1: When I had a class, it was a regular part of what we did. We had reflexion journals and we reflected on @FreshGrade. For myself, I Tweet and blog to reflect on and to make sense of my teaching practice and my learning. #bcedchat
#bcedchat@lizbellteacher@CraigMah A1 we start most days with a quick mood meter check in; students do a quick 3 or 5 point self-reflection on back of assignments before handing in; core competencies are debriefed regularly
A1. I'm finding in my Teacher Education classes that I like doing self-reflection after a demonstration of learning. I love doing that. Very helpful for me as teacher (and them as student). Also use weekly self-reflection to synthesize learning in a formative way. #bcedchat
Thanks Amrit. My first experience with self-reflection was truly in PDP when we had to journal. I can recall it being so difficult but an invaluable tool! #bcedchat
A1: No K-12 classroom but use it with #smclearns pre-practicum teachers wrt Glow-Grow-Go feedback/feedforward. It will be part of their self-assessment of microteaching experiences. Try to build it in every class
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I found that by changing the questions, the sentence starters, the focus of our comments (core competencies or curricular ones), that students stayed interested in the reflections even if they were frequent. #bcedchat
Hi, I'm Kayla, a future MS Science teacher in Texas, USA. I know this is a BC chat but, I hope you all don't mind me joining, it seems Y'all are the most active right now and I'm sure I can learn a lot here! #bcedchat
I’ve got a few students that onl my “walk about” we do a thumbs up/middle/down to see if they are ok with how things are going or if they need a “different” #bcedchat
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Mostly verbal and inclass critiques. Then sometimes I will ask students to do short written reflections on their work before evaluation. A sentence or two not too much. #bcedchat
Yes, at least once a day. At the beginning of the year, it was more structured so that I cold model appropriate relexions - not just I like this, it's fun. By the end of the year, when we did our core competencies self-reflection I had goosebumps at what they said! #bcedchat
BTW I love this planning template by @POPEYBC for the reflection questions: https://t.co/ta1MCKA490 as way to support teachers in articulating their thinking
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A2 always, I have the poster on my wall, point to it and write them down on every project, Peoples Principal of learning, I focus on perspective, what would they say.. #bcedchat
#bcedchat A2 I found connecting with the core competencies to be quite natural for me. Connecting the First Peoples Principles is more of a stretch for my brain, but am thinking about how...
A2 self reflection is great with Core Competencies. Practice communication skills. Think about our thinking (especially our critical and creative thinking) and try to figure out who we are and how we fit in the bigger picture! #bcedchat
A2 : Yes to the core competencies! I am still working on better integrating first peoples principles into my students reflection in a meaningful way. Anyone have examples of what they do for this with intermediate students? #bcedchat
Yes, core comp seems to be a natural fit for reflection. So many ways to reflect on thinking, creativity, personal, etc. Must be a way to easily connect to First Peoples. #bcedchat
A2: Definitely! Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). #FPPL#Bcedchat
A2. In teacher education, we do reflect on the competences of teaching (i.e. BC Teacher Standards), but I love this idea of using self reflection in context of FPPL and the #corecompetencies. Will do that when we get to that in our curriculum. That's brilliant. #bcedchat
More of a "show and reflect" than a "write and reflect" I make anchor charts called "Do you want to speak like an adult?" with individual cc and FPP on them. I have one up in my classroom and kids show me or tell me when they think they have used one. #bcedchat
A3: It depends on the reflection - If a S is down on themselves or is being negative, I will respond to help show the positive things I saw in their work. Most of our reflections were on FreshGrade, so they were shared with parents. #bcedchat
A3. I do respond to self reflections when they are complimenting the end of demonstration of learning. But when it's about learning about their learning, I don't collect them. It should inform them to a summative reflection. I will collect that. Not the formative. #bcedchat
A3: self reflections are done on the prepared eval rubric, then I mark and comment based on the work and their reflection so it helps me to know if they get it, and they get it all back with their mark. #bcedchat
#bcedchat A3 I sometimes document the reflections either by writing them down or having the kids reflect in writing, but not always, a lot of the reflection I do is more informal
It would be really challenging... and then taking into the next step as to how they would construct self-assessment in their practicum and future classes. One step at a time. Learning by doing. #bcedchat
A3 Our reflections are used to guide our further learning and our projects. Always just a formative assessment tool for guidance of skill development #bcedchat
A3: Most of the time, I will read them without responding, because I want Ss to know that their reflections belong to them, they are not for me other than I may use them to inform my teaching. Their reflexions are for them to track their progresss and their learning. #bcedchat
A3: I read the reflections and respond with what resonates with me and how the connections I am making to what they have shared. No judgement.
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And it is amazing how, in June when we looked back on our learning, the Ss could pick out moments of challenges, see their progress, and could really see how far they came in just one year! Such an important tool. #bcedchat
A3: On my report cards there is a graphic organizer at the end that shows the core competencies covered that term and a check mark if kids feel they have shown them. #bcedchat
A3: I also have a working bulletin board that has photos of students showing various cc. Ss love to sign their names on the board next to the cc. #bcedchat
Yes! It's a great way to see how far we've come. And looking back at everything we did over the year really shows them how much learning they did, and why we're all so tired come June! haha #bcedchat
A4: I use the data anecdotally to see if the important concepts are being understood and demonstrated with intention, so summative I believe. #bcedchat
I think that is why they were so detailed and deep! It was amazing to read over what students chose to reflect on and how they described their learning! #bcedchat
A4. The self-reflection gives me an opportunity to know what the student is thinking and what they had intended post learning activity demonstration. ALL self reflections are FORMATIVE. They may inform the summative or as data for themselves to summarize their learning. #bcedchat
A1; I would like to incorporate self-reflection in my classes. Both for my students as well as myself. I think it will be important to get student feedback on my class as well as their performance and give myself feedback on what worked and what needs improvement #bcedchat
A4: That data informs my teaching, helps me create smaller work groups, reach out to an individual S. Sometimes I take the data into consideration when I am assessing how a Scan communicate their learning of a certain topic. #bcedchat
The power of this questions comes from the reality that sometimes, kids are done with reflecting. How do we keep the process going, while not tiring them out? #bcedchat
Q5 is inspired by my goddaughter in middle school who DEFINITELY had reflection fatigue! although she also complained about "it must be half a page!: #bcedchat
A5. Nice term. "Reflection Fatigue." I feel for teacher education students. They can get overwhelmed with reflection as we try to create the "reflective practitioner." I'd say, be strategic. When will self-reflection make the biggest impact on student learning? #bcedchat
#bcedchat A5 I never did. Being reflective is a stance, it was just a part of what we did. I would be careful not to always reflect in writing...I could see that not going over too well with many kiddos
#bcedchat Q3: I keep reflections as part of student portfolio at the "end" of assignments. During assignments I respond and use as a way for students to edit and revise work. This allows students to improve and learn about revision and growth.
A4 By including ‘what next’, it’s assessment as learning for the st. By looking for patterns, it’s assessment as learning for me. It’s assessment of learning when we look back over the as/for to come by on growth #bcedchat@CraigMah
Your blogs have been exceptional @RosePillay1... but I do understand that it takes the luxury of time to reflect, pause, and ponder. We need to do that for ourselves to feed our soul. I get that. #bcedchat
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A5: When we started, I didn't use enough of a variety, but after learning to change it up with a new reflection every day, it went better. I find that myself, I love self-reflection, but find it hard to always be writing it down. I wonder if my students feel the same. #bcedchat
A5: I'm conscious that over use of any strategy can render it less meaningful. Not everything is reflected on and those we do reflect on all have different levels of response or different methods #bcedchat
A5: Yes. I find giving options around provocations and topics to reflect on, including artwork and music to engage with helps in reducing fatigue. Also not requiring that self-reflections must be written but can also be voice recorded or drawn, sculpted, etc. #bcedchat
For larger assignments, rubrics have been scaled back to 3 columns. First column is the “fully meeting” criteria, second column is for students to write what they want the t to notice, third column is t comment #bcedchat@CraigMah
Jumping in here. I am teaching teens the curricular competencies in SS 9-11. Students struggle with basic reading comprehension and sentence writing. They don't have the content or vocabulary to discuss the "big six". Suggestions? #bcedchat
A5: There are so many ways that students can show reflection. This is where the teacher really needs to use creativity and imagination and know ss well to find a format that fits them at the appropriate time. The secret is keeping it fresh. #bcedchat
For larger assignments, rubrics have been scaled back to 3 columns. First column is the “fully meeting” criteria, second column is for students to write what they want the t to notice, third column is t comment #bcedchat@CraigMah
A6: There wasn't a practice of self reflection in my school, but I know that we often had great chats reflecting on our practice at our monthly socials (for those who were there!) #bcedchat
#bcedchat We are also doing a district wide book club with Elena Aguilar's "Onward"...tons of self reflection! We have over 60 teachers participating. Amazing book!
A6. I know that the people I hang out with, professionally and personally, are HUGE reflective practitioners. In my mind, it would have to be that way. Reflection is part of the learning process. I think the best teachers are the best learners. #bcedchat
A5 after five years, I want to push myself to do so,e different reflections ie sketch noting like @sylviaduckworth comics like @mrburkemath tied to a chat like @TheWeirdTeacher and even maybe a video or two... #bcedchat
I’m Melanie coming in late! Love using Core Comp. as self-refl. with my K/1s. We use the Six Cedar to connect to our Core Comps. which helps Sts think about what animals they are connec. w/ during our subject areas (I.e. using orange triangle with Wolf totem for communication)
#bcedchat A5: I don't notice reflection fatigue. I think students intuitively feel/know the benefits. I personally practice reflection so maybe the modelling helps avoid fatigue.
A6 trying to model for my staff that there is a value in reflecting. And it’s not just about having a blog - it’s about seeing a value in being a reflective educator...! #bcedchat
I use self-reflection to guide my practice, formative assessment, as a reference for what my sts like to learn about or want to learn about, and something to show the parents on FreshGrade/in person #bcedchat
#bcedchat@CraigMah Changing up strategies is important. Finding quick ways for students to pause and reflect are great but also positive bring out that those quick pauses are life-long strategies that allow us to adjust as we go
A6: I am constantly way too hard on myself when I self-reflect. Always chasing the elusive perfect lesson.....Always searching for the key to unlock a child's potential in learning. #bcedchat
A6: #bcedchat sadly I don't know. It has never been mentioned that we should reflect. Our school is doing a big push on collaboration as teachers. This could be seen as reflective in its format of conversation about practice, students, & teaching.
A6: I think it's pretty good; but it's hard to know what teachers do in practice. I know it's valued and encouraged by our admin through what they model at staff meetings and school pro d events. #bcedchat
A2:#bcedchat I always try to include some Core Competencies in reflections. Try is the key word here...I'm practicing naming & nurturing the competencies this year.
A7: Through kindness, time for collaboration, asking gentle questions and an open door policy. Come and watch me take some risks in my teaching and then help me reflect on what went well and where to go from here. #bcedchat
I appreciate that but creative tasks remain superficial if Ss don't have content. Are we okay with using other ways of demonstrating learning as a way to compensate for what is functional illiteracy even though students have 8+ years of education? #bcedchat
A7. Well... if they are not reflective practitioners, then it might not be likely that they will so student self-reflections aside from what's required for the BC Core Competencies. It's something you have to see the value in for yourself and your students as learners. #bcedchat
Q3; I think responding in a way that allows further thought for the student is important. Also giving advice where it is needed without making the student feel like you're talking down to them #bcedchat
Giving them more ideas about how self-reflections can look like & that it doesn’t have to always be “paper-pencil”. iPads, st made videos, drawings, conferencing make self-reflecting more engaging #Bcedchat
#bcedchat Absolutely!! Something I found with sts who struggle to reflect on behaviour need to start with something less personal I.e. give yourself one star for putting your name on the paper, for finishing both questions and for adding details.
A7: #bcedchat hmmm... I try to promote it by talking about successes in my classroom & by asking colleagues about their day in a specific way. "What went well for you today?" However, it is also a very personal practice and requires a level of vulnerability
A8. Self-reflection without the mirror of others may not be a useful tool for discovery or self-discovery. It can certainly help one to sense-make or think about what's been done or what's to become. Wonder, I suppose. It's difficult to self-reflect in isolation. #bcedchat
