In this episode, I explore the importance of teaching students how to reflect on their learning and the impact it can have on their educational journey. By encouraging students to reflect, we shift their mindset from viewing education as something that happens to them to realizing that they have control over their learning. Reflection helps students understand how they learn, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and set more specific goals. It fosters a growth mindset and improves the retention of information.
In this episode about student reflections, I share:
I also share how I introduce the concept of student reflection by modeling reflection questions and gradually integrating them into daily activities and until they become a natural part of our everyday conversations. By making reflection a regular part of the learning process, students become active participants in their education.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
Student Reflection Sheets (includes posters)
ELA Daily Warm Ups (includes weekly reflection)
Related posts:
Empower Students with Reflection Opportunities
Accountability Beyond Recording Pages With Reading Reflections - episode 10
Reading Reflection VS Reading Logs – What’s the Better Choice?
Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation about student reflections.
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In this episode, I explore the importance of teaching students how to reflect on their learning and the impact it can have on their educational journey. By encouraging students to reflect, we shift their mindset from viewing education as something that happens to them to realizing that they have control over their learning. Reflection helps students understand how they learn, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and set more specific goals. It fosters a growth mindset and improves the retention of information.
In this episode about student reflections, I share:
I also share how I introduce the concept of student reflection by modeling reflection questions and gradually integrating them into daily activities and until they become a natural part of our everyday conversations. By making reflection a regular part of the learning process, students become active participants in their education.
Get on the waitlist for Motivating Readers: Teaching in the Post Pandemic Era to be the first to know when it goes live - I'll even send you a free gift!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Student Reflection Sheets (includes posters)
ELA Daily Warm Ups (includes weekly reflection)
Related posts:
Empower Students with Reflection Opportunities
Accountability Beyond Recording Pages With Reading Reflections - episode 10
Reading Reflection VS Reading Logs – What’s the Better Choice?
Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation about student reflections.
Tune in on your favorite podcast apps
Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe