Hello, fellow educators! Today, I’m diving into a topic close to our hearts: reflective teaching practice. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative approach that can elevate our teaching and our students’ learning experiences. And guess what? There’s an app for that – “Reflective Teacher”! What is Reflective Practice in Teaching? Think of reflective […]
Are you looking to take your teaching skills to the next level? Reflective teaching might just be the secret ingredient you need to unlock personal and professional growth. In this article, we will explore how reflective teaching can help you become a more effective educator and enhance your overall practice. Reflective teaching is a process […]
As a teacher, the journey of growth is an ongoing and ever-evolving process. From classroom management to curriculum development, every aspect of our profession provides valuable lessons along the way. In this article, we will reflect on the lessons learned and share insights gained from our experiences as educators. One of the key lessons we […]
Duke’s Secondary School is in Ashington, Northumberland has approximately 80 teachers and 1,000 pupils. It was the first school to adopt ReflectiveTeacher, at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, having played a key role in its development and teaching and learning strategies. The challenge Over the last few years, Duke’s Secondary School has transitioned […]
Continuous professional development (CPD) is an important part of teaching. It keeps teachers engaged, motivated and up-to-date with new teaching methods. But what’s the best way to implement CPD? A ‘check-in’ chat over tea and biscuits during break time is a valued experience, but successful CPD requires much more than that. Here we look at […]
Finding time to save time: How school leaders can help According to the OECD, teachers in England put in longer days than any of their colleagues elsewhere in Europe. The Department for Education puts the figure at 49.5 hours a week on average (and this includes part-timers, so for full-time teachers, it’s likely to be […]
How 3 classroom teachers are improving their delivery Every conscientious teacher wants to continue improving the way they deliver lessons. However, with the huge pressures that come with the job, that’s not always easy. Here, three classroom teachers, at various stages of their careers, share their experiences of reflective teaching practice and how using them […]
Closing the gaps: Focusing on teacher performance to improve attainment post-Covid The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous effect on education, teacher performance and, in particular, pupils’ learning. As all senior leaders will know, school staff are now having to redouble their efforts to minimise the negative consequences. “Schools have worked tirelessly to limit the […]
A Principal’s View of Reflective Practice Only 55% of Teachers feel supported in their work, according to TES. In this video, we explore how reflective practice can help to focus on areas for improvement and so achieve better outcomes for students.
Make Reflective Teaching a cultural thing in your school Some more thoughts from Selwyn Thompson, Duke’s Secondary School, Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust. He talks about how ReflectiveTeacher supports schools in making reflective practice a cultural thing. I think another thing about the reflective teacher as a, as an app, as a series of processes […]