The last chapter was all about reflection and self-assessment. As teachers, reflection is an active and constant process. Being an effective teacher requires that we frequently reflect on our students' thinking and on our own teaching practices. Reflecting on how my students are responding to a lesson may lead to me altering my lesson plan and changing the course of subsequent lessons. On a larger scale, being reflective about my teaching practice will allow me to seek out additional means for professional development such as workshops and contacts with other teachers. With the help of this chapter I have started to develop my own personal teaching philosophy, as well as gained a deeper understanding of professional development. When I think of professional development I think of it as what I need before I student teach. However now I see that professional development never ends, and in order to become the best teacher I can be I will consistently and continually try to better myself.
I really enjoyed the poem at the end of the chapter!
Investigate and you will find,
New information of some kind,
Question all your observations,
Understand through your explanations,
Integrate what you have discovered,
Reflect and share what you have uncovered.
You are doing science!
By Carol Federico
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