Reflective Teacher by W. Bradley Roberson https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp en-us 2018-10-24 01:06:03 UTC 2025-11-06 02:59:18 UTC hello@padlet.com While they learn from the past, they thrive in the present. https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278344603 2022-08-31 21:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278344603 A teacher’s modus operandus should be solving problems not enforcing preset standards of operation. https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278344965 2022-08-31 21:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278344965 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345119 to be critically reflective is to act with integrity, openness, and commitment rather than compromise, defensiveness, or fear]]> 2022-08-31 21:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345119 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345542 Allow yourself to feel confused in order to ignite a good change (positive thinking) ]]> 2022-08-31 21:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345542 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345584 there is a clear distinction between what we profess to believe in and our values in action, those that actually guide our behavior]]> 2022-08-31 21:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278345584 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346127 teachers should adjust the power over into power with learners]]> 2022-08-31 21:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346127 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346183 Examination: questioning, challenging, desire for change]]> 2022-08-31 21:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346183 Those questioning the status quo will need to learn ways of prompting colleagues to question their commonly accepted assumptions and practices that are as non-threatening as possible so they don’t become the enemy. https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346187 2022-08-31 21:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346187 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346375 1. Teachers are also need reflective time to consider the inevitable uncertainties, dilemmas, and tradeoffs, involved in everyday decisions. 


]]> 2022-08-31 21:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346375 Critically reflective teachers also need to develop measures of tactical astuteness that will enable them to take a contrary stand and not have their voices dismissed. https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346407 2022-08-31 21:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346407 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346482 Struggle: inner conflict, surrender, uncertainty, chaos ]]> 2022-08-31 21:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346482 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346521 it begins with teacher self-awareness, self-inquiry, and self-reflection, not with the students]]> 2022-08-31 21:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346521 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346755 perceptual shift: reconciling, personal discovery, new practice ]]> 2022-08-31 21:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278346755 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347139 if you are a reflective practitioner you are going to consistently alter and asses your perspectives]]> 2022-08-31 21:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347139 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347146 The following three practices are essential: making time for solitary reflection, becoming a perpetual problem solver and questioning the status quo. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347146 Reflective practitioners finds a means to catch themselves when they try to unjustly impose their values or dismiss students’ perspectives without due consideration. https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347192 2022-08-31 21:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278347192 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348026 Making journal entires could allow teachers to look more objectively at their behavior toward students from diverse cultural and social settings. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348026 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348146 Understanding our core beliefs and principles can help us reflect how we affect our classroom. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348146 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348360 Let go of what is familiar, move into the eye of the storm, to shift our way of thinking and create new strategies to respond to classroom situations and circumstances ]]> 2022-08-31 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278348360 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349284 Finding personal meaning is a key element in preventing teacher burnout. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349284 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349374 using the four level of process]]> 2022-08-31 21:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349374 Developing the Practice of Self-Reflection https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349684 - In a negative event, the teacher seizes the opportunity to discover the positive potential in a situation. 
- Self-reflection involves developing the ability to look at what is happening, without judgement, while simultaneously recognizing that the meaning is no more than our interpretation. 
- Constantly examine choices to see how screens are influencing the ability to respond in unconditioned ways 
- By challenging the usual way of reacting, the teacher allows a greater range of responses to filter through the interpretive screen 

]]> 2022-08-31 21:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278349684 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278350280 a teachers own judgements on themselves and dissatisfaction can lead to an unstable environment that loses effectivity]]> 2022-08-31 21:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278350280 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278350390 The process of becoming a reflective practitioner cannot be prescribed. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278350390 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278351402 Self reflection often requires looking back on our own actions after they have taken place in order to be conscious about needs within the classroom.]]> 2022-08-31 21:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278351402 https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278352065 Developing the practice of self reflection keeps teachers coming back to their core beliefs and evaluating their choices. ]]> 2022-08-31 21:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wbroberson/9fmxqwuq9fsp/wish/2278352065