As she reflected on her teaching, Ms. Thompson noticed that she was spending too much time lecturing and not enough time allowing students to work collaboratively. She realized that her students were not being challenged to think critically or solve problems. Armed with this new awareness, Ms. Thompson made a conscious effort to change her approach.
One day, while attending a professional development workshop, Ms. Thompson stumbled upon Dr. Marzano's book, "Becoming a Reflective Teacher". The concept of reflective teaching resonated with her. She realized that she had been neglecting her own growth as a teacher and that it was time to take a closer look at her practice. Becoming a Reflective Teacher Dr. Robert J. Marzano.pdf
In "Becoming a Reflective Teacher," Dr. Robert J. Marzano outlines a framework for educators to enhance expertise through systematic self-reflection, deliberate practice, and targeted feedback. The text provides actionable strategies, including 41 elements of effective instruction, video analysis, and student surveys to facilitate professional growth. Explore detailed tips and resources at Marzano Resources . Becoming a Reflective Teacher, Tips - Marzano Resources As she reflected on her teaching, Ms
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." – John Dewey (often cited in Marzano’s work). Armed with this new awareness, Ms
She started to incorporate more group work, discussions, and hands-on activities into her lessons. She also began to use strategies like think-pair-share, Socratic seminars, and problem-based learning. At first, it felt awkward and uncomfortable, but she persisted.
Marzano provides scales (e.g., 1–4) and checklists for teachers to self-rate their use of: