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How Can Student Teachers Use Reflective Practice to Navigate Challenges in Their Practicum?

Reflective practice is a game-changer for student teachers facing challenges during their teaching practice. Let’s look at two helpful models: Gibbs' Reflective Cycle and Schön's Reflection in Action.

Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

  1. Description: Start by explaining what happened during your lesson or interaction. Be clear and detailed!

  2. Feelings: Think about how you felt. Were you nervous, happy, or frustrated?

  3. Evaluation: Look at what went well and what didn’t. This helps you see which strategies worked and where you can improve.

  4. Analysis: Think deeper about why things happened the way they did. This is a great time to connect what you learn in school to real-life teaching.

  5. Conclusion: Reflect on what you learned. What would you try differently next time?

  6. Action Plan: Make a clear plan for how to handle similar situations in the future.

Schön's Reflection in Action

  • While you are teaching, pay attention to your own style and how your students are reacting. Make adjustments if needed.

  • After class, think back on any quick decisions you made. What went well? What didn’t work out?

Using these models helps turn challenges into helpful learning moments. This way, you grow as a teacher and develop your reflective skills. It’s all about learning from every experience!

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How Can Student Teachers Use Reflective Practice to Navigate Challenges in Their Practicum?

Reflective practice is a game-changer for student teachers facing challenges during their teaching practice. Let’s look at two helpful models: Gibbs' Reflective Cycle and Schön's Reflection in Action.

Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

  1. Description: Start by explaining what happened during your lesson or interaction. Be clear and detailed!

  2. Feelings: Think about how you felt. Were you nervous, happy, or frustrated?

  3. Evaluation: Look at what went well and what didn’t. This helps you see which strategies worked and where you can improve.

  4. Analysis: Think deeper about why things happened the way they did. This is a great time to connect what you learn in school to real-life teaching.

  5. Conclusion: Reflect on what you learned. What would you try differently next time?

  6. Action Plan: Make a clear plan for how to handle similar situations in the future.

Schön's Reflection in Action

  • While you are teaching, pay attention to your own style and how your students are reacting. Make adjustments if needed.

  • After class, think back on any quick decisions you made. What went well? What didn’t work out?

Using these models helps turn challenges into helpful learning moments. This way, you grow as a teacher and develop your reflective skills. It’s all about learning from every experience!

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