Presentation delivered at TESOL Regional Conference at National Institute of Education, Singapore on December 4, 2015

1. Excellence in Language Instruction: Supporting Classroom Teaching & Learning in Singapore
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015,
TESOL Regional Conference in
Singapore

2. “the worst part in the portfolio to me
is the reflection which I writing right
now that’s because It’s not necessary
as I think but I forced to do it cause I
need the grades that I will get when I
submit it.”
Rashed
Academic Reading & Writing, Sem 2
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

3. What do you
mean by reflect?

4. Reflecting is…
• 6 : a thought, idea, or opinion formed or
a remark made as a result of meditation
• 7 : consideration of some subject matter,
idea, or purpose
From the Merriam Webster Dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflection
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

5. Reflecting is
a skill.
Skills need to be
taught, and practiced.
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

6. Training students
to reflect
o Teach the purpose, the language and
the process
o Provide time for practice
o Respond to students

7. Reflecting is…
examining your work
considering feedback
making the necessary changes
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

8. Reflecting is…
Examining your work
Being truthful and realistic:
What did I do well?
Where did I go wrong?
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

9. Reflecting is…
Considering feedback
Accepting comments of constructive
criticism
Understanding how to use feedback to
improve future work
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

10. Reflecting is…
Making the necessary changes
What changes could/would/should
I make for the next time?
What can *I* do better?
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

11. Reflecting is…
A Key Competency for 21st Century
Citizens – for everyone, not just
students.
It’s a life skill.
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

12. Ways to reflect
Writing – journals or learning logs
(paper-based or online/digital),
memoirs, “notes to self”
Speaking – audio/video/live
“60 second snapshots”
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

13. Reflecting prompts
Identify something you
o did well/are pleased with
o did not do well
o would change if you could
o will do in future
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

14. Reflecting prompts
Think About
o what worked
o what didn’t work
o Why did it not work?
o How do you fix it?
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

15. Reflecting requires the desire
to honestly examine one’s
work, acknowledge one’s
efforts, and take the steps
necessary to improve in
future.
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

16. Emerging reflective
learners
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

17. “Before I used to throw a bottle of water
in the sea just to see how far water bottle
can go, but now it’s different I know [it is]
abuse of the environment”
Abrar
Ecology class, Sem 1
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

18. “im dancing alot, and i need extra
rehearsal ,perhaps i were good .
but really i have to make extra
rehearsal”
Ahmed
Public Speaking, Sem 2
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

19. “Before I could not looked at my
mistakes before I handout the
assignment, but now I can fix
some before I hand it out.”
Fatmah
English class, Sem 1
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

20. “Also I need to change my family’s eating
habits…most of our foods have to contain lots
of fat…in my family no one care if food is
healthy or not as it taste good.”
Aisha
Nutrition class, Sem 1
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

21. “I need to do more practice for my
presentation to improve my skills and I
need to remember my information. I
was confused when I speech. I look at
only one corner.”
Zayed
Public Speaking, Sem 2
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

22. “I have learned to use some great
tools on the internet that im sure i
will need them later on.”
Ali
English for Computer Users, Sem 3
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

23. Excellence in Language Instruction: Supporting Classroom Teaching & Learning in Singapore
hendersonsheri@yahoo.ca
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in Singapore

25. “I learned many things that I didn’t
know before and I know that the
information I got will help me in future
for another for another
portfolio or e-portfolio.”
AbdulAziz
English for Computer Users, Sem 3
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference
in Singapore

26. “the best part of creating
my eporfolio is i dont have
to use paper”
Abdulla
Academic Reading & Writing, Sem 4
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional
Conference in Singapore

27. “It was difficult for me to work on
this portfolio, because to be honest
when it comes with managing my
time I’m a bad, but I really wish
that I can fix that habit.”
Faisal
Academic Reading & Writing, Sem 4
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in
Singapore

28. “The best part when I was creating
my profile is after I had finished
creating my profile I felt like I
achieved something that make me
feel happy and feel good about
myself.”
Humaid
Academic Reading & Writing, Sem 4
S. Henderson, 4 December 2015, TESOL Regional Conference in
Singapore