Week 32
Reflective practice Embarking on the post-graduate experience seemed, at first, intimidating and it was. Blood, sweat and sleepless nights! The course required persistence, challenging me to try out new practices and to open my mind to innovative ideas and possibilities. However, studying at the Mindlab helped me focus on not just a particular aspect of my practice, but also made me more reflective on being a professional and the importance of being a lifelong learner. I am now a more focused researcher and adopted the need for new information. To me reflective practice is a means by which I can develop a greater level of self-awareness about the nature and impact of my performance, awareness that creates opportunities for professional growth and development. Because of reflective practice I am always actively searching for innovative ideas and new strategies to support and improve teaching and learning. How my practice in the classroom...