Research tells teachers that if we want to improve our practice, we'd better start doing some critical reflection. Well, I reflect all the time , but that's not exactly what the researchers mean. They mean something more rigorous and disciplined (Yikes), something that leads to growth and change. And the literature tell us that the best way to do it is in community, but not just any community, a community built up people or a person you trust. It takes trust to take risks, be vulnerable and feel safe enough to hear true feedback. If you have such friend, I'd encourage you to solicit some feedback. I've found that usually I'm the one standing in my way, with a great big blind spot. Thank you to my critical friend. You know who you are.
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Research tells teachers that if we want to improve our practice, we'd better start doing some critical reflection. Well, I reflect all the time , but that's not exactly what the researchers mean. They mean something more rigorous and disciplined (Yikes), something that leads to growth and change. And the literature tell us that the best way to do it is in community, but not just any community, a community built up people or a person you trust. It takes trust to take risks, be vulnerable and feel safe enough to hear true feedback. If you have such friend, I'd encourage you to solicit some feedback. I've found that usually I'm the one standing in my way, with a great big blind spot. Thank you to my critical friend. You know who you are.
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