Profile of Professional Growth Reflection http://office.microsoft.com

Writing about Teaching Description is called for when prompts ask for “what” happened during a learning experience. Analysis is called for when prompts ask for the “how,” “why,” or “in what way” a learning experience was or was not successful. Reflection is called for when prompts ask “how” you would handle a learning experience in the future. This may also require analysis of the experience.

REFLECTION: What is the big deal? Reflection requires us to think about what we are doing, why we are doing it, what the outcomes are, and how this information can be used for our continuous improvement. (McLaughlin & Vogel, 1998)

What is Reflection? Improves and informs teaching practice Identifies successes and challenges Demonstrates what a teacher has learned about a teaching experience http://office.microsoft.com

Examples of Reflective Phrases A reflective writer may find it helpful to use phrases such as the following: Upon reflection… The significance of this activity… It is important for me to realize that … This activity has prompted me to … This has helped me to recognize that … I now realize that…

Specific Prompts to Address in the NBPTS Renewal Process In what ways have your PGE’s and their related activities directly or indirectly had an impact on student learning? Reflecting on each of the PGE’s presented, discuss any changes, additions, and/or next steps that would enhance your professional growth. NBPTS.org

Specific Prompts to Address 3. Reflecting on each of the current NBPTS Standards for your certificate, which standards have presented the greatest challenge, and what have you done to address them? 4. In reflecting on your professional growth since certification, what pattern(s) or theme(s) have emerged that define you as an educator? NBPTS.org

Specific Guidelines Prepare no more than 3 pages of Written Commentary that addressing the provided prompts Analyze the relationships between your practice and student learning Discover connections and patterns Demonstrate awareness of NBPTS standards in your teaching practice

Reflection Graphic Organizers Use graphic organizer to assist with the reflective writing process for each prompt. Thoughts Thoughts Reflection Prompt #1 Thoughts Thoughts Thoughts Thoughts

Reflection Brainstorming Template Indirect or direct impact on student learning   Changes, additions, and or next steps that would enhance your professional growth Challenging standards and how you have addressed them Theme(s) or pattern(s) that have emerged