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Basics of Reflective Teaching
The document outlines the principles of reflective teaching, emphasizing the importance of self-observation and evaluation in the classroom through methods like teaching diaries, lesson recordings, and peer observations. It discusses Kolb's learning cycle and the cyclical nature of reflection, encouraging educators to ask critical questions about their practice. Additionally, it provides references for further reading on effective reflective teaching strategies.
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Introduction of Amin Neghavati and focus on the basics of language teaching.
Discusses the aims of the presentation including reflection, Kolb’s learning cycle, and various data collection methods.
Cites Confucius on learning wisdom through reflection, imitation, and experience.
Introduces Kolb’s reflective learning cycle as a framework for understanding learning through experience.
Explains reflective teaching as self-observation and self-evaluation; emphasizes the timing for reflection.
Encourages starting reflective teaching by asking 'what and why' questions.
Highlights methods for gathering classroom data such as teaching diaries, lesson recordings, student feedback, and peer observation.
Discusses the importance of teaching diaries and prompts for self-reflection regarding teaching practices and technology.
Details benefits of audio and video recordings for enhancing teaching effectiveness and understanding teacher-student dynamics.
Describes the peer observation process as observing and being observed with structured sessions.
Describes reflection as a cyclical process which is crucial for ongoing development.
Quotes Heraclitus on the inevitability of change, highlighting adaptability in teaching.
Discusses the aims of the presentation including reflection, Kolb’s learning cycle, and various data collection methods.
Provides references for further exploration of reflective teaching methodologies.
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- 1. Basics of Amin Neghavati neghavati@gmail.com inlanguage teaching
- 2. Aims • The conceptof reflection • Kolb’s learning cycle • Reflective teaching • Means of collecting classroom data • Teaching diaries • Recording lessons • Peer observation
- 3. By three methodswe may learn wisdom: first, by ---------, which is -------; second, by ---------, which is -------; and third by ----------, which is the -------- -. (Confucius)
- 4. By three methodswe may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. (Confucius)
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- 6. Reflective teaching Reflective teachingmeans looking at what you do in the classroom, thinking about why you do it, and thinking about if it works - a process of self-observation and self-evaluation.
- 7. Reflective teaching Reflection canoccur at any time. It may be whilst you follow the materials in this course or it may happen as you prepare or deliver your own lessons. A good time for reflection is after a lesson and it is good practice to record your thoughts.
- 8. Reflective teaching- howto start Asking ‘what and why’ questions
- 9. Means of gatheringclassroom data • Maintaining a teaching diary • Recording a lesson • Receiving feedback from students • Inviting a colleague to observe you/ Peer Observation
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- 15. Teaching diaries- questionsto ask Technology • How more tech-oriented could the lesson be made, regarding my, my school and my learners available devices.
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- 17. Recording lessons Audiorecordings (useful for considering aspects of teacher talk) How much do you talk? What about? Are instructions and explanations clear? How much time do you allocate to student talk? How do you respond to student talk? Video recordings (useful in showing you aspects of your own behaviour) Where do you stand? Who do you speak to? How do you come across to the students?
- 18. Peer observation To bothobserve and be observed The pre-observation session The observation The post-observation session
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- 20. Change is theonly constant. (Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher)
- 21. Aims • The conceptof reflection • Kolb’s learning cycle • Reflective teaching • Means of collecting classroom data • Teaching diaries • Recording lessons • Peer observation
- 22. References • http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/reflective-teaching-exploring- our-own-classroom-practice • http://www.onestopenglish.com/support/methodology/professional- development/professional-development-reflective- teaching/146478.article •Pak J. (1985), ‘Find Out How You Teach’, Adelaide • Richards J.C. (1990), ‘The Language Teaching Matrix’, Cambridge University Press