Teach, reflect, learn : building your capacity for success in the classroom / Pete Hall, Alisa Simeral

Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-170) and index

1. If you can read this, thank a teacher -- 2. Reflections on self-reflection -- 3. Reflective self-assessment tool -- 4. The continuum of self-reflection -- 5. The unaware stage : what does unaware mean, anyway? -- 6. The conscious stage : is the knowing-doing gap real? -- 7. The action stage : what happens when art and science collide -- 8. The refinement stage : smoothing out the rough edges -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A : Self-assessment chart -- Appendix B : Reflective cycle goal chart -- Appendix C : Quick-win goal-setting form

"As a teacher, you work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of your students. But this kind of progress doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen accidentally. It's the result of intentionality, planning, effort ... and thought. The difference between learning a skill and being able to implement it effectively resides in your capacity to engage in deep, continuous thought about that skill. In other words, recognizing why you do something is often more important than knowing how to do it. To help you deepen your thinking and reflect on your capacity as an educator, Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral return to the Continuum of Self-Reflection, which they introduced to coaches and administrators in their best-selling Building Teachers' Capacity for Success, and redesign its implementation so you can take charge of your own professional growth. In these pages, you'll find tools specifically made to enhance self-reflection on professional practice, including the Continuum of Self-Reflection and the Reflective Cycle. You'll be able to assess your current self-reflective tendencies, identify opportunities to reflect on your instruction, and begin to forge a path toward continuous growth and educational excellence."--Publisher description