Reflection 10

            Reflecting helps you improve your learning. Reflecting on what you have learned really helps the information stick. Reflection helps students reveal things that they might not otherwise think about. Students can recognize what they have learned; see their growth as a learner, and what they want to learn in projects ahead. Students should self reflect to find both their strengths and weaknesses.

            Teachers should ask questions that would help prompt students to reflect deeply on themselves. You should focus on just the points of emphasis that will help the student grow. Broad reflections are not always effective. Students could be reflecting on something with little importance. Reflecting can help you improve your deep level thinking and keep you interested for what is next.

            Many schools’ identities are tied to their traditions. For example, many schools are known as sports’ powerhouses. What these schools share is a sense of tradition and an expectation of excellence. When teachers see students reach their goals its important to be excited about it for them and to keep pushing them to their limits. Students should never be satisfied. They need to reach as far as they can.

            It’s important to celebrate project achievements. They should be recognized for all the hard work they put in. The classroom is a team atmosphere. When someone on your team reaches their goals its important to celebrate!

            This chapter directly relates to what we are doing in our class. We are working in teams to reach a goal. Each and every one of us is finding out what we are good at and bad at. It’s important that we reflect on what we are learning so that it sticks with us.