Standard 9
Title: Flat Stanley Lesson Reflection
Date: 11/26/12
Artifact Description:
My artifact is a reflection that I wrote after completing my Flat Stanley lesson. The reflection includes details about the lesson and what went well. I also described changes that I would make for the next time I taught this lesson.
Alignment
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment
My Flat Stanley lesson reflection best aligns with standard nine of the Wisconsin Teacher Development and Licensure Standards which states: “The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.” My reflection aligns with standard nine because I thought carefully about my lesson and documented everything that occurred during my lesson. My reflection contains how I performed my lesson, student involvement, and changes I would make. I evaluated how my students interacted with me as the reader of the book “Flat Stanley.” I noted students that participated and raised their hands to ask questions. My reflection explains how students were excited about mailing their Flat Stanley’s. I noted this as good thing and will include the project in my lesson for next time. My reflection also includes parents and how they would have to help their child choose a family member or friend to send Flat Stanley to.
UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition Statement Alignment
I believe this artifact best aligns with KS4.a. of the UWP School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition statement which states: “The candidate makes an accurate and thoughtful reflection of his/her teaching effectiveness, is aware of specific elements of his/her teaching that contributed to successful instruction, and can offer alternative teacher action to predict the future successes of alternate approaches.” In my reflection I wrote my thoughts about the lesson and what took place. I thought about how the students interacted with me and each other during the read aloud. I accounted for behavior, by noting that students raised their hands to be called on. My reflection explains that the Flat Stanley project engaged the students and created excitement. My reflection also explains that next time I would allow the students to write their own letters to family members and friends.
Secondary Alignment:
KSD4.c: Communicates with Families
Reflection
What I learned about teaching/learning:
I learned that as a teacher, reflecting on lessons and student interaction helps assess the learning that took place. Reflecting on your teaching also helps determine the next course of action. I learned that my reflections will allow me to think about how students learn and what works best for each student. I will also be able to assess my teaching and changes that I need to make.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator:
I learned I need make an effort to reflect on my teaching at all levels. Reflecting on my student teaching will help me make changes and determine what I excel in as a teacher. Writing reflections is a process that I must use as a future teacher to benefit my students, parents, and self.
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Date: 11/26/12
Artifact Description:
My artifact is a reflection that I wrote after completing my Flat Stanley lesson. The reflection includes details about the lesson and what went well. I also described changes that I would make for the next time I taught this lesson.
Alignment
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment
My Flat Stanley lesson reflection best aligns with standard nine of the Wisconsin Teacher Development and Licensure Standards which states: “The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.” My reflection aligns with standard nine because I thought carefully about my lesson and documented everything that occurred during my lesson. My reflection contains how I performed my lesson, student involvement, and changes I would make. I evaluated how my students interacted with me as the reader of the book “Flat Stanley.” I noted students that participated and raised their hands to ask questions. My reflection explains how students were excited about mailing their Flat Stanley’s. I noted this as good thing and will include the project in my lesson for next time. My reflection also includes parents and how they would have to help their child choose a family member or friend to send Flat Stanley to.
UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition Statement Alignment
I believe this artifact best aligns with KS4.a. of the UWP School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition statement which states: “The candidate makes an accurate and thoughtful reflection of his/her teaching effectiveness, is aware of specific elements of his/her teaching that contributed to successful instruction, and can offer alternative teacher action to predict the future successes of alternate approaches.” In my reflection I wrote my thoughts about the lesson and what took place. I thought about how the students interacted with me and each other during the read aloud. I accounted for behavior, by noting that students raised their hands to be called on. My reflection explains that the Flat Stanley project engaged the students and created excitement. My reflection also explains that next time I would allow the students to write their own letters to family members and friends.
Secondary Alignment:
KSD4.c: Communicates with Families
Reflection
What I learned about teaching/learning:
I learned that as a teacher, reflecting on lessons and student interaction helps assess the learning that took place. Reflecting on your teaching also helps determine the next course of action. I learned that my reflections will allow me to think about how students learn and what works best for each student. I will also be able to assess my teaching and changes that I need to make.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator:
I learned I need make an effort to reflect on my teaching at all levels. Reflecting on my student teaching will help me make changes and determine what I excel in as a teacher. Writing reflections is a process that I must use as a future teacher to benefit my students, parents, and self.
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