Loughran, J. (2002). Effective Reflective Practice; In search of meaning in learning about teaching.
This article discusses the importance of reflective practice as a way for teachers to gain valuable insight and knowledge about their teaching practice. Experience without reflection does not lead to learning and improving professional practice. However, through effective reflection a teacher can move from problematizing an experience or justifying a response to focussing on learning from the experience and improving professional practice. It is only through reflection that the teacher can view the learning context from a variety of viewpoints. Once new understanding is gained it can then be applied to practice. Experiencing professional …show more content…
Sociocultural theory recognises that learning takes place in a number of different social and cultural settings including home, school and the community. Authentic learning experiences make connections to and value all students’ social and cultural interactions. Pedagogical practices that align with a sociocultural understanding of learning include creating learning communities, collaborative learning, formative and summative assessment and an interdisciplinarity approach. The need for 21st century learners to develop lifelong learning skills including metacognition, critical, creative and reflective thinking as well as learning with and about ICTs is …show more content…
Sociocultural theory resonates with me in many ways including recognising the importance of considering the whole student; their backgrounds and family structure, their interests and their different learning abilities. Making meaningful connections with each student’s family and the community is one of my non-negotiables. Students are more likely to achieve academic success when their parents and caregivers understand the culture and expectations of school. Connection with the community provides access to valuable resources and will strengthen the cultural competence of the school community. As 21st century citizens, my students will need to be skilled as lifelong learners. I am very aware that my students will only spend a short time of their journey as lifelong learners in my classroom and therefore I am committed to supporting all my students to develop self-efficacy and a love of
This article discusses the importance of reflective practice as a way for teachers to gain valuable insight and knowledge about their teaching practice. Experience without reflection does not lead to learning and improving professional practice. However, through effective reflection a teacher can move from problematizing an experience or justifying a response to focussing on learning from the experience and improving professional practice. It is only through reflection that the teacher can view the learning context from a variety of viewpoints. Once new understanding is gained it can then be applied to practice. Experiencing professional …show more content…
Sociocultural theory recognises that learning takes place in a number of different social and cultural settings including home, school and the community. Authentic learning experiences make connections to and value all students’ social and cultural interactions. Pedagogical practices that align with a sociocultural understanding of learning include creating learning communities, collaborative learning, formative and summative assessment and an interdisciplinarity approach. The need for 21st century learners to develop lifelong learning skills including metacognition, critical, creative and reflective thinking as well as learning with and about ICTs is …show more content…
Sociocultural theory resonates with me in many ways including recognising the importance of considering the whole student; their backgrounds and family structure, their interests and their different learning abilities. Making meaningful connections with each student’s family and the community is one of my non-negotiables. Students are more likely to achieve academic success when their parents and caregivers understand the culture and expectations of school. Connection with the community provides access to valuable resources and will strengthen the cultural competence of the school community. As 21st century citizens, my students will need to be skilled as lifelong learners. I am very aware that my students will only spend a short time of their journey as lifelong learners in my classroom and therefore I am committed to supporting all my students to develop self-efficacy and a love of