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Tec 14. Do the Teachers Really Learn to Reflect from the Training? A Critical Perspective. Nasreen Sultana. In defining a good teacher, Ofsted (2004) states,
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Tec 14 Do the Teachers Really Learn to Reflect from the Training? A Critical Perspective Nasreen Sultana
In defining a good teacher, Ofsted (2004) states, …the most distinctive of these very good teachers is that their practice is the result of careful reflection…they themselves learn lessons each time they teach by doing self-critical evaluations and adjust what they do next
Data collection: • in-service teachers who have earned B.Ed degree • 10 secondary schools in urban areas • both male and female
Findings: • Most of the teachers usually do not practice reflective teaching • Lack of self realization/self motivation Do I have to practice writing reflection even after the training? What is reflective teaching?
2. Lack of proper guidance For how long I have to do this? I want to be a reflective teacher, but I don’t know how to maintain this!
4. Lack of evaluation/acknowledgement My colleagues think that I keep doing all these reflecting things just to show off!!!
Do we always have to rely on institutions to work on our OWN development? Don’t you think that teaching, self-development and professional development should walk together?
Some suggestions: • Teacher training institutions should plant some kind of device to keep reflecting practice on
A success Story According to Life Long UK (LLUK) programme, teachers begin Continuous Professional Development (CPD) right from the start of their training by keeping a developmental journal. This practice continues even after completion of the training …
All teachers require to provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours CPD each year to maintain their teaching license Can’t we do the same?
Asking the students • Talking with a colleague • Writing journals or taking short notes Teacher researcher • Be a SELFIE