Key Elements 4d: Reflection

In reference to NAEYC’s Standard 4 Key elements 4d: “Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child”. It is my understanding that reflecting on our own teaching practices is a way to make us aware of how well we are teaching and whether or not we need to modify, improve or change our teaching approaches. Reflecting on our teaching is also a method of self-assessment; in other words how are we to know how effective our teaching is if we do not reflect on it?
“Reflecting” entails us to ask ourselves countless questions. How well am I interacting with the students? Are they understanding the concepts? Am I creating an adequate learning environment? How effective are my teaching techniques? Etc. This newly acquired knowledge on “Reflecting” has helped me growth as a teacher and has

During my experience as an Early Childhood teacher I have learned that by reflecting on my teaching practice I can modify my teaching approaches so that they are more intentional and effective. These

The goal of the lesson reflections was for me to reflect on my own teaching practice, whether or not I met the lesson plan goal and objectives, what I learned and how I grew as a teacher.
After completing this written assignment I have validated my understanding about the importance of reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. Having a written reflection on the lesson plans lets me know what went well during the lesson, what I would do different the next time I teach this lesson. How would I engage the students more in the activity and was the lesson developmentally appropriate for this age