Learning Through Reflection

This article describes the four steps these authors provide to use reflection by the teacher to improve student learning experiences. This approach is described with sample work from studen... See More

This article describes the four steps these authors provide to use reflection by the teacher to improve student learning experiences. This approach is described with sample work from students and teacher assessment to concept achievement. The authors use FAST from FOSS kit activities. After the teacher reflects on students learning, the teacher must then adjust his or her teaching plans to help students clarify their understandings. This seems like a great idea if teacher are willing to do this because it takes time.

Teaching for Student Understanding

This article presents a technique to increase student learning and understanding. The authors present a four step process (anticipate, review, reflect, adjust) to focus on the teacher’s ref... See More

This article presents a technique to increase student learning and understanding. The authors present a four step process (anticipate, review, reflect, adjust) to focus on the teacher’s reflection of a learning activity. By focusing attention on student responses and the targeted learning goals, teachers can implement “next steps” for students to clarify their understanding.