Lack of training and resources makes it hard for new teachers to reflect on their teaching practices. Reflective practice means looking closely at how they teach and interact with students. If new teachers don’t get good training, they might not really understand how to reflect properly. This could lead to shallow reflections that don’t help them improve.

Not having enough resources makes things even harder. Resources can be things like mentors, professional workshops, or even journals where teachers can write about their experiences. Without these, new teachers often have to figure things out on their own. This can lead to feelings of frustration and not knowing how to grow as educators. Without the right tools, they might struggle to evaluate their lessons, which holds them back and keeps a cycle of ineffective teaching going.

Also, if schools don’t create a supportive environment, it makes reflecting even tougher. When schools don’t emphasize the importance of reflection in their programs, it suggests that this practice isn't important. This can discourage teachers from looking for ways to reflect or being honest with themselves about their teaching.

In short, not enough training, missing resources, and a lack of support hurt the ability of new teachers to reflect on their practices. This means they miss chances to grow and improve, which can ultimately affect the education their students receive. We need to work together to fix these issues so that future teachers can really engage in meaningful reflection.