Starting a Reflective Practice

February 12, 2021

There are many ways to start a reflective practice – some formal, some less so.

If you prefer a more guided experience, sign up for the next HIT seminar.

If you want to start small, keep a notebook – physical or digital – available while you teach and capture those fleeting thoughts about what worked great and what needs a rethink. Some write on their syllabus, others use digital tools like Evernote.

“Reflective teaching has benefits for teachers and students alike. Teachers can use reflective teaching techniques to improve their teaching methodologies. Reflective practice can consist of teaching instruction, conducting self-assessments, considering improvements, while problem solving and developing analytical skills.”
Dana Di Pardo Léon-Henri

Explore & Consider

Explore the following selection of short articles and videos that reflect on or summarize current thinking, research, or experiences related to the topic.

12 Benefits of Reflective Teaching and Learning

From the site Reflective Teaching Journal, this article outlines the reasons why reflection is a key part of the teaching process.

Getting started with Reflective Practice

A summary of reflective practice, theoretical models, and practical steps for building your own reflective practice.

My Educational Philosophy

Eric Moore shares his “purpose for developing an educational philosophy is to reflect on and improve my classroom interaction and overall effectiveness.”

Teaching Journals Directory

Kennesaw State University's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning maintains a list of external disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Teaching Philosophies: Your Teaching Soul in Document Form

Judy Schulze describes a teaching philosophy as a live, evolving document that reflects your thoughts and beliefs about being an educator. .... It can be the lifeblood of your education career

Why We Teach

Doyenne of writing about teaching, MaryEllen Weimer reflects on the metaphor of teaching as midwifery to answer the question of “Why We Teach”