Systematic Reflection – Reflective Journal
This is a bird’s eye view of your experience. One way to achieve this is through keeping a reflective writing. You could for example keep a diary for each teaching session in which you immediately answer some pre-determined questions about how well the session has gone.
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What went well?
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Why didn’t go well?
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How did the students engage with the session?
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Did student learning appear to occur?
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How did I feel?
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What will I continue to do next time?
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What can I do differently next time?
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What effect has this had upon my long-term plans for teaching?
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Are their areas in my practice I need outside help with?
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Are there opportunities for me to showcase what I have done here with other?
These questions are a good way of monitoring your progress over time. They also aid in identifying specific moments in time when you can draw upon the experience to demonstrate how you have understood your role as a practitioner or think about your career progression. These questions also provide stimulus for more thorough reflection at the end of a module as you plan the next iteration.
