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Reflective teaching: Exploring our own classroom practice | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC

Reflective teaching: Exploring our own classroom practice | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC:

"Reflective teaching means looking at what you do in the classroom, thinking about why you do it, and thinking about if it works - a process of self-observation and self-evaluation. By collecting information about what goes on in our classroom, and by analysing and evaluating this information, we identify and explore our own practices and underlying beliefs. This may then lead to changes and improvements in our teaching.

Reflective teaching is therefore a means of professional development which begins in our classroom.

* Why it is important

* Beginning the process of reflection
o Teacher diary
o Peer observation
o Recording lessons
o Student feedback

* What to do next
o Think
o Talk
o Read
o Ask

* Conclusion"