Tools for Schools, April/May 2002, Vol. 5, No. 5
Take a closer look: Reflection gives educators a chance to tap into what they've learned
By Joan Richardson
Watch yourself the next time you rush past a full-length mirror. What do you see? Perhaps you get a quick impression of the color of your clothes or your hair and whether youíre carrying something in your arms.
Structured response
Use these questions to guide your personal reflection after reading a book, viewing a videotape, or listening to a presentation. This is best used when you collect your responses in a bound journal that you can keep and refer to as needed.
Four-step reflection process
This tool can be used to guide reflection on action and reflection for action.
Action research reflection tool
This exercise will aid participants in thinking about a question that will guide their research. Prepare enough copies of this page to distribute to each participant. Participants should privately respond to each open-ended question. The facilitator then leads a discussion about ideas generated through this exercise.
Six hats
This activity is especially helpful to groups that want to reflect on a future event or proposed change.
Resources about reflection
