Reflective teaching is an innovative paradigm but its benefits have not been fully tapped in Mauritius. Many well-intentioned teachers may be engaged in reflective teaching but not in a methodical way ...

“Reflective practice is the ability to reflect on one’s actions so as to engage in a process of continuous learning,” according to American philosopher and professor Donald Schön. It is used in ...

Your post on The Value in Reflection was so much fun to read. Looks like you’re jumping into the new year with incredible energy! Your teaching journey has brought you to a place where you now feel ...

Anne Guarnera recently received her PhD in Spanish at the University of Virginia. You can find her discussing teaching and learning on Twitter as @aguarnera and learn more about her work on her ...

As a deputy head and inclusion manager at an inner-city primary school, my to-do list is ever lengthening, so having enough time for strategic thinking and reflection is rare. Each week I try to plan ...

The principal’s next question was more probing. “Why did you leave your previous school?” “The school wanted me to be a mechanical, or rather, ‘robotic’ teacher,” was the candid reply. “I didn’t feel ...

Lawrence Lok, FA regional PE & coaching in education coordinator (South East), looks at the importance of using a reflective journal to improve his coaching. What are the benefits of using a ...

With growing teacher shortages nationwide, particularly in high-need subject areas and underserved communities, educator preparation programs (EPPs) have a big task at hand: prepare more pre-service ...