I also am obsessed with having my students reflect on their work and give them the opportunity at the end of the unit to offer me suggestions and feedback on the unit. Some of the best ideas to revise and restructure lessons to make them more meaningful and engaging have come from students.
Some of the questions that I usually ask at the end of each year are:
- Do I need to take additional professional development over the summer months to enhance a certain aspect of my teaching and learning?
- Do I want to learn about a new program or application?
- Do I want to do research on a specific topic, lesson or curriculum idea?
- Have I met my goals this year and what can I do to prepare and meet an ongoing goal?
- Or do I just need a break to prevent myself from becoming jaded and burnt out? (Part joke, part serious)
As you are looking towards the end of the school year, I wish you a happy and healthy summer. Have fun reflecting!
I would love to hear how you reflect on your curriculum and if you are as interesting in reflection as I am. Please leave any comments or questions below.
I would love to hear how you reflect on your curriculum and if you are as interesting in reflection as I am. Please leave any comments or questions below.