#ukedchat Archive

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Thursday December 20, 2018
3:00 PM EST

  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:00 PM EST
    It's 8pm. Time for #UKEdChat Topic: Reflective Teaching: Looking Back To Move Forward
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:01 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q1 Do you feel you have adequate time to reflect on your teaching and how can we make more time for reflection? ▶Please use the hashtag & A1◀
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  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:04 PM EST
    #UKEdchat #A1 I nearly always reflect in class and after, but acting on the reflections & developing strategies and resources in light of findings is where time is tight.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Dec 20 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Such a beautiful little drawing about kindness #sltchat #Ukedchat #womened #bameed https://t.co/fv6lIutPuC
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q1 again Do you feel you have adequate time to reflect on your teaching and how can we make more time for reflection? ▶Please use the hashtag & A1◀
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    Download our free #classroom resource ‘All About’ Harry Potter’s #magic potions! #ukedchat #engchat #litchat #hogwarts #witchcraft #wizardry @jk_rowling @kennypieper @HuntingEnglish
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:05 PM EST
    A1 I don't think there's enough time in the day to be reflective in real time, however, I like to try and be reflective about how the lesson went last time before teaching it again #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Part 2 - #UKEdChat #A1 But I try to make time using my pedagogical and technological toolbox of strategies so I can react quickly; evolutionary approach not revolutionary.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ICTmagic - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:06 PM EST
    Sadly rarely ANY time. Reflection only really occurs when there is a complete catastrophe... so quite often! #UKEdChat A1
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:07 PM EST
    A1 sometimes. If I get a free lesson in the day I try and take time to reflect on my lessons. This is a rarity. A way to achieve this better would be less classes - less is more. #ukedchat
  • owl_physics Dec 20 @ 3:08 PM EST
    Need help with GCSE Physics? check out Foster's Physics helpful video tutorials! This one is on Gravitational Potential Energy! https://t.co/3muF4dAoiG #ukedchat #science #asechat #nqtchat #ittchat #aussieED #edchat #physics #physicsteaching #GCSEs
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:08 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q2 What are the barriers to reflective teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A2◀
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:08 PM EST
    A1 I think I reflect on my teaching at the end of a lesson (time permitting) or at the end of a day. I find talking to a colleague about my teaching helps me to reflect aloud. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • HVF_Values Dec 20 @ 3:09 PM EST
    An exciting paradigm shift is taking place in #education so that #children are better equipped with key #life #skills. Try a FREE module for #KS1 & #KS2: https://t.co/S5dth4CPgu. #UKedchat #SLTchat #TEACHers #Parents #community #values #responsibility #creativity #wellbeing #SDGs
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:10 PM EST
    What form of discussion does your 'talking to colleagues' take? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @keran77
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:11 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A2 Using time between classes to firefight and focus on administration and deadlines, instead of focusing on how to teach students so they learn.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q2 again What are the barriers to reflective teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A2◀
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:12 PM EST
    I might share a lesson that went well or one that didn't go as planned. It's an informal conversation. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:13 PM EST
    A2 As with all things time and trying to squeeze it in along with everything else #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • drhelenross Dec 20 @ 3:13 PM EST
    What a privilege this week has been. Went to #London earlier this week to film #Roundtable @trtworld We discussed the #privateschools and #stateschools within #englisheducation Can't bear to watch it myself though! #ukedchat https://t.co/X0zsfLwcQP
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:14 PM EST
    Agreed. You need time and space to reflect and they are often in short supply during a busy school day, week or term. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @teacherchalky1, @ukedchat
  • Vivgrant Dec 20 @ 3:15 PM EST
    "If leaders don'tt take active steps to sustain their resilience, they can become overwhelmed, lose their ability to prioritise, to think creatively and to plan strategically" #sltchat #ukedchat #womened #primaryrocks https://t.co/BQXJoVv9lg
  • BSquaredLtd Dec 20 @ 3:15 PM EST
    What it's really like to be a #teacher on the front line, by Telegraph readers https://t.co/NY04mL41vz #teacherlife #ukedchat
  • Hist_simulation Dec 20 @ 3:15 PM EST
    ^DHFree World History Patterns of Interaction Diagraming History lesson using @CoggleIt Technology #ukedchat https://t.co/poTQ0CT1xb
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:16 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q3 How can colleagues help your own reflection of your lessons? ▶Please use the hashtag & A3◀
  • Stephen_Logan Dec 20 @ 3:17 PM EST
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  • connoracton Dec 20 @ 3:17 PM EST
    A1 I have more time to reflect on KS3 lessons due to sensible timetabling i.e. my HOF would rather I was timetabled to teach 2 Y7 groups 1 x Y7 & 1 x Y8, so can try changes for the next group. Reflection on KS4 lessons I have less time for unless something's gone wrong! #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:17 PM EST
    Darren from VA instructional coach, podcaster/blogger A2: Reflecting alone can magnify one's fears or ego. If a T beats themselves up, then reflection can end up as penance. Conversely, overconfidence can be magnified too. It works best to have a trusted partner. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:17 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A3 I told colleagues they can sit in on my classes, so we can discuss them later.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:19 PM EST
    #ukedchat A3: By observing, coteaching, and then discussing afterward. If they are able to pose solid questions that are non-judgmental, that can be the greatest help.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • want2learn2 Dec 20 @ 3:19 PM EST
    Discuss plenary mid lesson which can give time to reflect on learning end of lesson. Generally any good ideas come when driving home. #ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q3 again How can colleagues help your own reflection of your lessons? ▶Please use the hashtag & A3◀
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #UKEdchat #A3 I also used our mentoring programme. The mentor demos a lesson with my group and we reflect; then we team teach a lesson and reflect; finally I am observed and we reflect
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative, @ukedchat
  • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:21 PM EST
    A3 just by spending time together and discussing ideas. Could be in official meetings or over a cup of tea. I'm lucky in regards that myself and my hod have a chat everyday and use part of that time to reflect if things didn't go well in the day #ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:21 PM EST
    A3 I always like lesson observations with a particular focus on something your working on or trying to develop #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • HVF_Values Dec 20 @ 3:22 PM EST
    An exciting paradigm shift is taking place in #education so that #children are better equipped with key #life #skills. Try a FREE module for #KS1 & #KS2: https://t.co/S5dth4CPgu. #ukedchat #sltchat #leadership #values #Wellbeing #community #TEACHers #Parents #responsibility #SDGs
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Sounds like that programme is similar to the work I do as an instructional coach. It's a good resource! #ukedchat
    In reply to @EddieMConlon, @ukedchat
  • owl_physics Dec 20 @ 3:23 PM EST
    Need help with GCSE Physics? check out Foster's Physics helpful video tutorials! This one is on Reflection! https://t.co/59oiKR4T2X #ukedchat #science #asechat #nqtchat #ittchat #aussieED #edchat #physics #physicsteaching #GCSEs
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:23 PM EST
    A3 In the past we worked in 3s:one teacher taught a group of chn, two colleagues observed what the children were doing. We used an in-school model of evaluation based on 6 questions. Discussions following observations focusing on these questions promoted reflection. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:24 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q4 What are the best methods to help you reflect on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A4◀
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:24 PM EST
    #ukedchat sounds like a great approach!
    In reply to @keran77, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:28 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q4 again What are the best methods to help you reflect on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A4◀
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:29 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A4 Ask the students. If they didn’t learn what I planned or the lesson was confusing and didn't make sense, then I didn’t do my job and need to consider why
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:29 PM EST
    A4 it might be a little pragmatic but I judge how well things have worked by seeing how students answer questions on what they've been taught #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Dec 20 @ 3:29 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A1 Major issues are often easier to deal with in primary when you are teaching certain subjects each day. Also you can plan for 2/3 days then reflect before teaching the remaining lessons for the week.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:30 PM EST
    It was and it is. Unfortunately in recent years it's not been possible because it requires release time. What I liked best was the focus was on what the children were doing and learning and the final question about what do I do next? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:31 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q5 Do formal assessments processes, such as performance management, help or hinder reflection on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A5◀
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:31 PM EST
    A4 Feedback from children is really useful. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @EddieMConlon, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:33 PM EST
    Tonight we are live archiving the #UKEdChat discussion. See the tweets so far at https://t.co/Auvk6fahjO
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:35 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q5 again Do formal assessments processes, such as performance management, help or hinder reflection on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A5◀
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:36 PM EST
    A5 It depends heavily on the purpose of and form performance management takes. I've always found mine helpful as they are called professional development dialogues and the targets have been about improving teaching and learning (without % attached). #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:37 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q6 Where is the best location to reflect on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A6◀
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:37 PM EST
    #ukedchat A5: Without a blend of qualitative and quantitative feedback, then the picture is incomplete. Cold facts can be difficult, but pushing past the hard realities can often lead to important growth.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:38 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A5 Assessment for the sake of assessment? Hinder. Assessments for student-focused reasons, help. We introduced two checks the year. Staff asking more specific questions about students’ progress and how they address concerns flagged during these two checks.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q6 again Where is the best location to reflect on your teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A6◀
  • poppletny Dec 20 @ 3:40 PM EST
    Who lives in Lapland, employs large numbers of elves, loves children, has reindeer, dresses in read and white? #edtech #ukedchat https://t.co/8zfND8hwOs
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A6 In class as it progress. Afterwards, it depends on my mood. I usually come out of a class wanting more, but after a cooling off period, I see the successes within the learning as well.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:42 PM EST
    A5 that's the approach we have taken recently. "Feedback" was in the form of a two-way dialogue that was extremely supportive. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @keran77, @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:44 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q7 What can the way we ask pupils to reflect on their learning teach us about how teachers can reflect on their teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A7◀
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:44 PM EST
    A6: I like to be outside the room for reflection. A bench outside, a workroom, or the library suit me. That way, I'm not tempted to distract myself with other "urgent" business. #ukedchat
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:44 PM EST
    Immediate reflection will be in school. Often you can reflect more deeply at a later point in time. How much later can vary. Your thoughts may change between these two moments. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Dec 20 @ 3:46 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A2 Time can always be a barrier. Mindset can be another: I was once amazed when a student left the section 'What needs improving in your practice?' blank because they felt that there was actually nothing to improve. We can always learn and improve.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:46 PM EST
    A6 where you feel comfortable and relaxed #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:47 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q7 again What can the way we ask pupils to reflect on their learning teach us about how teachers can reflect on their teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A7◀
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:47 PM EST
    I'm fortunate all my performance meetings have taken this form. I found it really helpful and I could be open in sharing my experiences #UKEdChat
    In reply to @beachhist, @ukedchat
  • Mr_Whiteley Dec 20 @ 3:47 PM EST
    A3 Observing colleagues in other departments can help reflect and enlighten my teaching. I get stuck in my own subject universe, especially being a practical subject that I like to look at English lessons and discover techniques when it comes to engaging written tasks #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:48 PM EST
    Where is that for you? #UKEdChat https://t.co/eYIPeeRwNT
    In reply to @beachhist
    • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:46 PM EST
      A6 where you feel comfortable and relaxed #UKEdChat
      In reply to @ukedchat
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:48 PM EST
    #UKEdChat #A7 Yesterday I asked the students to score their ability on the subject before we started. Some scored themselves very low, so I asked them to re-score after activities were done & it helped all of us judge what worked, what didn’t and how we were progressing.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:49 PM EST
    Take some time to get students focusing on key words! Here's today's key word and remember to look out for the scrabble game to go with it! #ukedchat #science #nqtchat #aqascience #aussieED #edchat #TeamScience #sciencerevision
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:51 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q8 When in the year should teachers particularly reflect on their teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A8◀
  • Mathsmoves Dec 20 @ 3:51 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A3 Using lesson study. Planning with other colleagues and then one teaching the lesson while others observe the learning rather than the teaching. The focus is all on the pupils' learning since all are responsible for the teaching due to joint planning.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • teacherchalky1 Dec 20 @ 3:51 PM EST
    A7 I think instead of just telling people to reflect, they need a little guidance on what to reflect on #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • beachhist Dec 20 @ 3:52 PM EST
    A6 at a cafe round the coast overlooking a fantastic bay with a cup of tea #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Ministry_Maths Dec 20 @ 3:54 PM EST
    We have only ONE more pack of these going spare... Any schools want White Rose-aligned mastery resources at a significantly reduced rate? First come, first served. More info... --> https://t.co/1BSxEkxBVt #ukedchat #primaryrocks
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:54 PM EST
    A7 I think if you are giving chn the opportunity to reflect you also need to show them how. Make what they are reflecting on specific. This can apply to teachers too. If we try to improve everything at once it can be a challenges. Have a focus for your reflection. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • Mathsmoves Dec 20 @ 3:54 PM EST
    #UkEdChat A4 Journalling can be very effective although it's best to have an agreed focus that is shared with other colleagues.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Q8 again When in the year should teachers particularly reflect on their teaching? ▶Please use the hashtag & A8◀
  • want2learn2 Dec 20 @ 3:55 PM EST
    A8 I'm always reflective just before new year and include in resolutions. Resolution for 2019 was to join Twitter to improve teaching, so joined a few days ago and loving it. #ukedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Dec 20 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #ukedchat A8: Always at the end of units. Also, after a particularly difficult exercise/project/lesson that was either new, or a risk in some way, it helps to have a buddy. If possible, and it rarely is, a quick journal entry at the end of the day is good to review later.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • SparkyTeaching Dec 20 @ 3:55 PM EST
    Now we have only ONE more pack of these going spare... Any schools want White Rose-aligned mastery resources at a significantly reduced rate? First come, first served. More info... --> https://t.co/dJJRdEnVOk#ukedchat #primaryrocks https://t.co/lHDSJ9Rkdd
  • EddieMConlon Dec 20 @ 3:58 PM EST
    #UKEdchat #A8 Good answers here, but I have semesterised classes, so also at the start of a new group. Taking longer to get to know students, build relationships and get buy-in. Immediate reflection means immediate reaction on my part, so everyone is included from the start
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • keran77 Dec 20 @ 3:59 PM EST
    A8 At the start of a year you may reflect on the lessons you've learned from previous years and use that to enhance your practice. I think when you have a new class you reflect lots each day because you learn so much about the chn and their needs and adapt your teaching #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • ukcreativeed Dec 20 @ 3:59 PM EST
    @ukedchat A5 so much of this has to do with the culture of feedback in the school. If the process is strengths based, clear on objectives & not linked in any way to pay/position appraisal they can provide invaluable reflection #ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Dec 20 @ 4:00 PM EST
    It's 9pm. Thanks to all who contributed to #UKEdChat. The chat archive will be at https://t.co/24JRTFAdOo soon. View our latest newsletter online at https://t.co/Zz3EK7d14R. Subscribe via https://t.co/LqyTAEYW7C We're taking a break next week. See you in the New Year!